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A village of 241 people in Illinois
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Unemployed mine-worker. Bush, Illinois1939
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Unemployed mine-worker. Bush, Illinois, 1939

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About Bush

Village in Illinois, United States
241Population
0.5 sq miArea

Bush is a village in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bush had a population of 241.

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Most working residents leave Bush for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Marion (17%), Herrin (9%) and Carbondale (8%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Marion
17%
Herrin
9%
Carbondale
8%
West Frankfort
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bush →

Health in Bush

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2better than IL·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Herrin HospitalHerrin · 6.3 mi · ER
Shawnee Health Care, CartervilleCarterville · 6.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bush · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bush →

Natural hazards in Bush

82
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bush →

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Bush has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 27°Winter
67° / 45°Spring
87° / 65°Summer
69° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Royalton Public Library DistrictRoyalton · 2.6 miles · 21 hrs a week

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