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Bushnell, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Kimball County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
177
Population
770/sq mi density
$37,917
Median Income
$15,899 per capita
$57,500
Home Value
$220,544 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
457
Violent Crime/100K
415 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$37,917 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
457 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bushnell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,869 ft (1,484 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 770/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2327°N, 103.8911°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kimball County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in |
Bushnell has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.3").