Iowa
Bussey is a small town in Iowa with a population of 453. Residents earn $47,857 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bussey receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bussey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bussey is $47,857, 36% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Bussey is $62,500, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Bussey experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 30.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,857 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,789 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,282 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,506 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 254 |
| County GDP | $619M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,571 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.71% |
| Commute Time | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $62,500 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $89,306 |
| Census Median Rent | $580 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,571 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.71% |
| Obesity | 42.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,727/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 868 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,461/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2054°N, 92.8843°W |
| County FIPS | 19135 |
Winner: Republican by 50.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.7% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,461/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |