At a Glance
Median Income
$37,708
$22,670 per capita
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
238/100K
1,764/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Bushong Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bushong's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bushong a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bushong residents earn a median household income of $37,708 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,670. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Bushong reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,764/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Bushong hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bushong has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population44
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female77% / 23%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans39.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,708
Per Capita$22,670
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
C+
Home Value
Rent$1,125
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$193,636
Housing Units15
Rent Burden45.0%
Crime
F
Violent238/100K
Property1,764/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,547/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,384 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Broadband11.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bushong was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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