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Bushnell, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McDonough County County
Bushnell, IL
At a Glance
How Bushnell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bushnell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bushnell a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bushnell residents earn a median household income of $55,368 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,734. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bushnell is $69,100 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $68,013. Median rent is $619/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Bushnell reports 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,557/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Bushnell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bushnell has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.