Bushnell, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 2,676 (98% urban, 2% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.9%
 
Males: 1,278  (47.8%)
Females: 1,398  (52.2%)
Median resident age:

42.5 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61422.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,078 (it was $30,482 in 2000)
Bushnell:

$51,078
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,595 (it was $17,263 in 2000)

Bushnell city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $76,185 (it was $39,700 in 2000)
Bushnell:

$76,185
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $88,179; detached houses: $93,927; mobile homes: $15,125

Median gross rent in 2022: $633.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bushnell: 73.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.2%
(10.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 64.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Bushnell, IL (2022)
    • 2,63793.8%White alone
    • 632.2%Other race alone
    • 431.5%Two or more races
    • 220.8%Asian alone
    • 140.5%Hispanic

Races in Bushnell detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 12 registered sex offenders living in Bushnell, Illinois as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bushnell is 236 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (39.3%), English (16.3%), German (5.9%), Scotch-Irish (5.7%), Swedish (4.9%), Scottish (4.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/22/1878

Elevation: 661 feet

Land area: 2.05 square miles.

Population density: 1,308 people per square mile   (low).

Bushnell, Illinois map

31 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.1%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,482 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $765 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (48.6 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (133.8 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (172.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bardolph, IL (2.2 miles ),
Prairie City, IL (2.3 miles ),
Marietta, IL (2.6 miles),
Avon, IL (2.9 miles ),
Good Hope, IL (3.0 miles ),
Adair, IL (3.0 miles ),
Macomb, IL (3.3 miles ),
Ellisville, IL (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 40.55 N, Longitude: 90.51 W

Area code: 309

Distribution of median household income in Bushnell, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bushnell, IL in 2022
Bushnell satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Illinois:

4.2%
Historical population in Bushnell, IL
Historical housing units in Bushnell, IL
Most common industries in Bushnell, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (16.9%)
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Social assistance (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (26.1%)
  • Construction (17.3%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.5%)
  • Truck transportation (4.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.2%)
  • Health care (14.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.6%)
  • Social assistance (9.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.2%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
Most common occupations in Bushnell, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Cashiers (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (15.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.7%)
  • Carpenters (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (9.1%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.5%)

Average climate in Bushnell, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Bushnell-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/13/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.7 miles away from the Bushnell city center injured 45 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1964, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.9 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bushnell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 169% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 201.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 201.7 miles away from Bushnell center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 183.9 miles away from Bushnell center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 229.8 miles away from Bushnell center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 239.9 miles away from Bushnell center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 201.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McDonough County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Snows: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bushnell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bushnell:

  • AVON NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; AVON, IL)
  • SAUNDERS HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; AVON, IL)
  • WESLEY VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • WESLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • ELMS, THE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • HEARTLAND OF MACOMB (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • MDH HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; MACOMB, IL)

Airports located in Bushnell:

Amtrak station near Bushnell:

  • 11 miles: MACOMB (120 E. CALHOUN ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bushnell:

  • Western Illinois University (about 12 miles; Macomb, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,755)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 40 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Bradley University (about 48 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Illinois Central College (about 53 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Black Hawk College (about 65 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)
  • Augustana College (about 66 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 68 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)

Public high school in Bushnell:

Public elementary/middle schools in Bushnell:

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Library in Bushnell:

  • BUSHNELL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $76,077; Location: 455 NORTH DEAN STREET; 23,918 books; 491 audio materials; 1,096 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 2 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 47 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bushnell: Bushnell Fire Protection District Station 2 (A), Bushnell Fire Protection District Station 1 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Bushnell include: Bushnell Assembly of God Church (A), Bushnell Christian Church (B), Bushnell United Methodist Church (C), Church of the Nazarene (D), First United Presbyterian Church (E), Saint Bernard Catholic Church (F), First Baptist Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Bushnell City Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Bushnell: Veterans Memorial Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Frank L. Hagaman - Recipient of the Purple Heart medal, Earl Sheely - Baseball player, William C. Foster - Cinematographer.

McDonough County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Bushnell and their reported violations in the past:

JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - Between JAN-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAR-09-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-06-2009)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Bushnell that have no violations reported:

  • BUSHNELL (Population served: 3,300, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.0%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.3%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
22 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

Banks with branches in Bushnell (2011 data):

  • Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Bushnell: Farmers And Merchants State Bank Of at 484 East Main Street, branch established on 1914/01/01; Cole Street Branch at 429 Cole Street, branch established on 2007/05/21. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $57.0 mil, Deposits: $51.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Prairieland Bancorp Employee Stock Ownership Plan And Trust
  • Raritan State Bank: Bushnell Banking Center Branch at 360 S Green St, branch established on 2007/10/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $156.2 mil, Deposits: $141.7 mil, headquarters in Raritan, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Raritan State Bancorp, Inc.
  • Heartland Bank and Trust Company: 190 E Hurst Branch at 190 East Hurst, branch established on 1911/01/01. Info updated 2011/08/08: Bank assets: $1,943.8 mil, Deposits: $1,632.9 mil, headquarters in Bloomington, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 49 total offices, Holding Company: Heartland Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Bushnell:

Marital status in Bushnell, IL
  • Never married: 29.6%
  • Now married: 49.0%
  • Separated: 3.9%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

For population 25 years and over in Bushnell:

  • High school or higher: 91.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Bushnell
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bushnell, IL (based on McDonough County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,38121
Evangelical Protestant4,21027
Other2,1034
Catholic1,4453
Black Protestant571
None20,416-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
This county:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
McDonough County:

5.15 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 35
McDonough County:

10.60 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.8%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.4%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
McDonough County:

11.7%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

46.7%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

40.8%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.0
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

24.6%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Bushnell:

12.0%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Bushnell:

6.9
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

32.5%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

52.4%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.4%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bushnell, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 6$19,925$39,8500$0
Police Protection - Officers 6$22,406$44,8120$0
Electric Power 4$7,782$23,3460$0
Financial Administration 1$6,005$72,0601$840
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$170
Totals for Government 17$56,117$39,61210$1,010

Bushnell government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $589,000 ($220.10)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $3,257,000 ($1217.12)
    Gas Utilities: $1,272,000 ($475.34)
    Regular Highways: $412,000 ($153.96)
    Police Protection: $407,000 ($152.09)
    Water Utilities: $343,000 ($128.18)
    Sewerage: $272,000 ($101.64)
    Solid Waste Management: $195,000 ($72.87)
    Central Staff Services: $141,000 ($52.69)
    Parks and Recreation: $95,000 ($35.50)
    Financial Administration: $42,000 ($15.70)
    General Public Buildings: $30,000 ($11.21)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $52,000 ($19.43)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $20,000 ($7.47)
    Sewerage: $12,000 ($4.48)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,071,000 ($400.22)

Bushnell government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $357,000 ($133.41)
    Solid Waste Management: $209,000 ($78.10)
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000 ($6.73)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $76,000 ($28.40)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $419,000 ($156.58)
    Interest Earnings: $163,000 ($60.91)
    Fines and Forfeits: $17,000 ($6.35)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $3,708,000 ($1385.65)
    Gas Utilities: $1,456,000 ($544.10)
    Water Utilities: $588,000 ($219.73)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $674,000 ($251.87)
    Highways: $79,000 ($29.52)
  • Tax - Property: $180,000 ($67.26)
    Public Utilities Sales: $22,000 ($8.22)
    Other License: $8,000 ($2.99)

Bushnell government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,969,000 ($735.80)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,861,000 ($695.44)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $108,000 ($40.36)

Bushnell government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,319,000 ($2361.36)
Businesses in Bushnell, IL
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1La-Z-Boy1
Dairy Queen1Subway1
Hardee's1U-Haul1

Strongest AM radio stations in Bushnell:

  • WLRB (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAIK (1590 AM; 5 kW; GALESBURG, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bushnell:

  • WLMD (104.7 FM; BUSHNELL, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKAI-FM (100.1 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJEQ (102.7 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS BROADCASTING INC)
  • WIUM (91.3 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WNLF (95.9 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: NANCY L. FOSTER)
  • WMQZ (104.1 FM; COLCHESTER, IL; Owner: COLCHESTER RADIO, INC.)
  • W209AL (89.7 FM; MACOMB, ETC., IL; Owner: H.O.P.E. BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W213AH (90.5 FM; MACOMB, ETC., IL; Owner: H.O.P.E. BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMOI (97.7 FM; MONMOUTH, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WAAG (94.9 FM; GALESBURG, IL; Owner: GALESBURG BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBYS-FM (107.9 FM; CANTON, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bushnell:

  • WMEC (Channel 22; MACOMB, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
Bushnell fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Bushnell fatal accident list:

Apr 22, 2012 03:21 AM, 1900th Rd, Lat: 40.557197, Lon: -90.544844, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 10, 1992 05:55 AM, Dean St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 25, 1986 03:44 PM, Barnes, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 171ft / 52.0mTotal length
  • $309,000Total costs
  • 12,000Total average daily traffic
  • 1,270Total average daily truck traffic
  • 14,266Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bushnell, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bushnell, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Bushnell)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 410 N Dean (Lat: 40.555306 Lon: -90.503750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.2 m, Overall height: 24.3 m, Call Sign: KSF889,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.070 MHz, 154.070 MHz, Grant Date: 02/10/2021, Expiration Date: 03/06/2031, Registrant: Bushnell Fire Department, 4017 N Prospect Rd., Peoria Heights, IL 61616, Phone: (309) 682-0831, Email:

  • BUSHNELL WEST WIU, Bnsf Ls11 Mp192.4 - Bushnell West Wiu (Lat: 40.536306 Lon: -90.521278), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 12.1 m, Overall height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WPNQ733,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.965 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2014, Expiration Date: 05/06/2024, Cancellation Date: 06/16/2022, Certifier: Robert C Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

  • EAST BUSHNELL WIU, Bnsf Ls11 Mp189.0 East Bushnell Wiu (Lat: 40.580722 Lon: -90.488528), Type: Building, Structure height: 2.6 m, Overall height: 8.2 m, Call Sign: WPKD403,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.965 MHz, Grant Date: 02/03/2022, Expiration Date: 01/24/2032, Cancellation Date: 06/16/2022, Certifier: W A Miller, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:

  • Lat: 40.558333 Lon: -90.511667, Call Sign: WPXY530,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.975 MHz, Grant Date: 06/29/2013, Expiration Date: 07/01/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/02/2023, Certifier: David W Messersmith, Registrant: Supreme Radio Communications, Inc, 4017 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, Phone: (309) 256-0660, Email:

  • Lat: 40.548778 Lon: -90.510333, Call Sign: WQQL568,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.587 MHz, 468.387 MHz, 469.862 MHz, Grant Date: 12/01/2022, Expiration Date: 01/19/2033, Certifier: Gregory Shaw, Registrant: Archer Daniels Midland Company, 4666 Faries Parkway, Decatur, IL 62526, Phone: (217) 424-5200, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

50 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Bushnell)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: BEECH E-55 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3014W, N3014W, N-3014W, Serial Number: TE-933, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 08/10/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 12/31/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph D Runyan, 19610 E 1900 St, Bushnell, IL 61422
  • Aircraft: WACO UPF-7 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR W670 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 30194, N30194, N-30194, Serial Number: 5625, Year manufactured: 1941, Airworthiness Date: 08/03/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 12/11/2002
    Registrant (Corporation): Runyan Aviation Inc, 19610 E 1900th St, Bushnell, IL 61422
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 5952T, N5952T, N-5952T, Serial Number: 15060652, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 05/30/1964
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 877 W Main St, Bushnell, IL 61422
  • Aircraft: SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 71542, N71542, N-71542, Serial Number: 2969, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 08/13/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 02/19/1998
    Registrant (Corporation): Runyan Aviation Inc, 19610 E 1900th St, Bushnell, IL 61422

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 15. The highest number of fire incidents - 30 took place in 2008, and the least - 2 in 2005. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Bushnell, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (41.0%), and Outside Fires (39.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Bushnell, IL
    • 10241.0%Structure Fires
    • 9939.8%Outside Fires
    • 2710.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 218.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Bushnell, IL
Most common first names in Bushnell, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary3582.8 years
William3273.3 years
John2580.5 years
James2270.9 years
Charles2074.8 years
George2077.6 years
Helen1979.2 years
Robert1968.6 years
Dorothy1776.6 years
Harold1572.9 years
Most common last names in Bushnell, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1879.4 years
Brown1679.6 years
Miller1476.9 years
Wilson1277.1 years
Sperry1281.6 years
Jones1178.6 years
Mason1066.2 years
Thompson969.5 years
Doll984.5 years
Myers977.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bushnell, IL
  • 90.4%Utility gas
  • 9.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bushnell, IL
  • 60.4%Electricity
  • 39.6%Utility gas


Bushnell compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 5 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.