Bushton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rice County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
237 Population 1,030/sq mi density
$38,906 Median Income $30,088 per capita
$43,800 Home Value $94,595 Zillow
$617 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,906 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$43,800 home value, $617/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bushton, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,906
48% below
$30,088 per capita
Home Value
$43,800
84% below
Zillow: $94,595
Median Rent
$617/mo
47% below
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Bushton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bushton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
16%
Rent
53%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bushton 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

Bushton residents earn a median household income of $38,906 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,088. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 356 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bushton is $43,800 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,595. Median rent is $617/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Education

13.5% of adults in Bushton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bushton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population237
Median Age66.2 yrs
Density1,030/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$38,906
Per Capita$30,088
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

A+
Home Value$43,800
Rent$617
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$94,595
Housing Units192
Rent Burden16.7%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain28.6 in/yr
Elevation1,769 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband62.4%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Bushton was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.