At a Glance
Median Income
$91,250
$35,148 per capita
Home Value
$87,500
Zillow: $290,348
Violent Crime
121/100K
1,525/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bushnell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bushnell residents earn a median household income of $91,250 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,148. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,382 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bushnell is $87,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,348. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Bushnell reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,525/100K.
Education
34.6% of adults in Bushnell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bushnell has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans52.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita$35,148
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$3,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,500
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$290,348
Housing Units29
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property1,525/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,178/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain25.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,687 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute14 min
Broadband30.0%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bushnell was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.