At a Glance
Median Income
$47,857
$25,789 per capita
Home Value
$62,500
Zillow: $95,494
Median Rent
$580/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
17.6% smoking rate
How Bussey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bussey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bussey a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bussey residents earn a median household income of $47,857 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,789. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 254 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bussey is $62,500 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,494. Median rent is $580/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
13.7% of adults in Bussey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bussey has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population453
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,461/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,857
Per Capita$25,789
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$619M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,282
Housing
A+
Home Value$62,500
Rent$580
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$95,494
Housing Units211
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation868 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Bussey was founded in 1875.
The median home in Bussey was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.