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Bushnell
A town of 71 people in South Dakota
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About Bushnell
Town in South Dakota, United States71Population
0.7 sq miArea
1,690 ftElevation
Bushnell is a town in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 71 at the 2020 census.
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Health in Bushnell
Compared with South Dakota
7better than SD·2worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
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Care nearby
Brookings Health SystemBrookings · 6.4 mi · ER
Access Health - BrookingsBrookings · 6.3 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 Bushnell · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bushnell →
Natural hazards in Bushnell
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bushnell →
Climate in Bushnell
Full climate →Bushnell has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
26° / 8°Winter
54° / 32°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
57° / 35°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Bushnell →
Libraries near Bushnell
See all →Nearest: Brookings Public LibraryBrookings · 7.7 miles · 66 hrs a week
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