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Bussey, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Monroe County County
Bussey, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Bussey a Good Place to Live?
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 3.5% (3% below 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 $89,306. 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.
Safety & Crime
Bussey reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,000/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.