BushnellIL
A town of 2,677. Nearly 2.3% of it is conserved land.
What makes Bushnell stand out
The 2 things Bushnell does most differently from other towns.
Bushnell has shrunk 12.8% since 2010
3,117 people in 2010; 2,677 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Bushnell’s report card
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The data
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Homes in Bushnell sell for about $88K
The median sale price was $88,000 in May 2026.
2.3% of Bushnell is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Veterans Memorial Park | — | 17 |
| 2. East Park | — | 4 |
| 3. West Park | — | 4 |
Healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Bushnell beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Bushnell | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 18.7% | 12.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 5.9% |
About one in five working residents works right in Bushnell
About one in 5 of Bushnell’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Macomb (24%), Peoria (5%) and Galesburg (3%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Bushnell has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
About Bushnell
City in Illinois, United States
Bushnell is a city in McDonough County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,718 at the 2020 census, down from 3,117 in 2010.
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- Population
- 2,718
- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 646 ft
- ZIP code
- 61422
- Area code
- 309