Bushnell, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Kimball County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
177
Population
770/sq mi density
$37,917
Median Income
$15,899 per capita
$57,500
Home Value
$244,182 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$37,917 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bushnell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
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
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 | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Bushnell has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.3").