Kansas
Bushton is a small town in Kansas with a population of 237. Residents earn $38,906 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bushton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bushton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bushton is $38,906, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Bushton is $43,800, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Bushton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Bushton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches, including 16.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,906 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,088 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,022 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 356 |
| County GDP | $949M |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,058 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.98% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $43,800 |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $89,462 |
| Census Median Rent | $617 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.7% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,058 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.98% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.8 inches |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,769 ft (539 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,030/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5123°N, 98.3960°W |
| County FIPS | 20159 |
Winner: Republican by 56.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,030/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |