Bushnell, Nebraska - 2nd Avenue, 2008
Bushnell’s story
159 years in pictures
Census counts: 321 in 1920, 115 in 2020. The archive holds 30 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1972 on.
- 1867Bushnell is settled
BushnellNE
Photo: Ammodramus · Public domain
Population
108
2025 Census estimate · −2.7% since 2020
Typical home
$229K
+7.5% in a year
Household income
$40K
median
Median age
47.7
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Bushnell a good place to live?
2.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Bushnell, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 28% and U.S. towns at 29%. Bushnell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Bushnell stand out
Where Bushnell beats most towns.
Small town
108 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bushnell: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bushnell, and how to reach them.
PowerHigh West Energy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Bushnell water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bushnell’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereKimball County ClerkKimball County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6912869128 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bushnell.
Climate
Bushnell has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Bushnell has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 14° and about 41 inches of snow falls in a winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–41°
Spring30–60°
Summer52–84°
Fall32–63°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
The typical home in Bushnell is valued at about $229K
The typical Bushnell home is worth about $229,000, up 7.5% in a year, 18% below the Nebraska typical home. 81% of households own their home in Bushnell, above both Nebraska’s towns (67%) and U.S. towns (73%).
$229KZillow home value
Typical home value
Bushnell$229K
Nebraska$278K
+7.5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
A larger share of adults in Bushnell have diabetes than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
16% of Bushnell adults have diabetes. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Bushnell. 17% of Bushnell adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Bushnell | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 34% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 28% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
2 better18 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Bushnell | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16% | 19.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.9% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.6% | 6.1% |
Kimball Health Services
11.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Bushnell
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bushnell
16pages on Bushnell
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bushnell; the nearest are
Summit Christian CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Gering42.7 mi$8,278 tuitionWestern Nebraska Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Scottsbluff46.2 mi$3,840 in-state tuitionUniversity of Northern ColoradoUniversity or college · Public · Greeley, CO70.6 mi$12,416 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Bushnell residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Bushnell
Village in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States
Bushnell is a village in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 111 in 2023.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1867
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,872 ft
- ZIP code
- 69128
- Area code
- 308
Questions about Bushnell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bushnell, NE a good place to live?
Bushnell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.