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Busti, NY
Census-designated place in Chautauqua County, New York.
Population
282
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
125
ZIP codes
0
Busti and its ZIP codes
Busti at a glance
- Busti is 70% less dense than New York as a whole.
Local data for Busti, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chautauqua County. PPP loans are for Busti.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,771
45,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$922M
FY 2026, $7,220 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Busti, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,002
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
365
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Busti, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities near Busti
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown WestCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.5 |
| CeloronVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.7 |
| LakewoodVillage | 4.4 mi | 2 |
| JamestownCity | 4.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Sugar Grove, PABorough | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| FalconerVillage | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| FrewsburgCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.3 |
| Bemus PointVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Russell, PACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| PanamaVillage | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Bear Lake, PABorough | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| KennedyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| North Warren, PACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.2 |
| Youngsville, PABorough | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Starbrick, PACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| ChautauquaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Busti, NY in?
- Busti is in Chautauqua County, New York.
- What is the population of Busti, NY?
- About 282 people live in Busti, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Busti?
- Nearby places include Jamestown West (3.4 mi), Celoron (4.4 mi), Lakewood (4.4 mi), Jamestown (4.7 mi), Sugar Grove, PA (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023