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Bushnell, IL


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Bushnell, Illinois

Bushnell, Illinois, in McDonough county, is 49 miles W of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 133 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 3,221.

The People and Families of Bushnell

In Bushnell, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bushnell had a median family income of $38,450.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Bushnell ($1,400). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bushnell Housing

About 75% of housing units in Bushnell are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Bushnell benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Illinois.

Commuting

In Bushnell, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Bushnell than in most places of its size.

High Points

Bushnell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBushnell Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Bushnell Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Bushnell Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bushnell, IL

Comparing Bushnell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income52
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing48
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built33

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