Living in Bushnell, South Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bushnell · Census data 2020–2024

Bushnell has 66 residents with a median age of 48. The median home value is $90,000.

Bushnell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Bushnell at a glance

Population
66
Median age
48State: 38
Median home value
$90,000State: $257,400
Homeowners
80%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
Average commute
15 min

Is Bushnell a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.6%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Bushnell

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bushnell the median home value is $90,000, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bushnell$90,000
South Dakota$257,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

South Dakota$946
United States$1,413

Housing in Bushnell: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
30
Owner-occupied
80%
Renter-occupied
20%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.20

Bushnell demographics

Population
66
Median age
48
Under 18
27.3%
65 and older
16.7%
Households
30
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
2.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.9%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bushnell ›

Education in Bushnell

33.3% of adults 25 and older in Bushnell have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bushnell33.3%
South Dakota31.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bushnell

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.9%
Average commute
15 minState: 18 min
Work from home
5.9%
Drive alone
55.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.9%
Homes with broadband
100%

Bushnell vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bushnell66—$90,000—
Aurora1,444$95,952$234,600$840
Brookings23,948$63,493$265,500$889
White484$67,639$128,800$693
Elkton977$69,688$185,100$1,061
Volga2,408$78,828$240,000$1,130
Bruce290$55,000$114,100$692
Hendricks517$51,250$115,500$775
Astoria142$38,750$117,000—

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Living in Bushnell: FAQ

What is the average home price in Bushnell?

The median home value in Bushnell is $90,000, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.

Is Bushnell, SD a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.6%.

What is the median age in Bushnell?

The median age in Bushnell is 48 years (South Dakota: 38).

How long is the commute in Bushnell?

The average commute to work in Bushnell is 15 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bushnell?

The unemployment rate in Bushnell is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bushnell?

33.3% of adults in Bushnell have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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