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Bushnell, SD
Town in Brookings County, South Dakota.
Population
66
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
93
ZIP codes
0
Bushnell and its ZIP codes
Bushnell at a glance
- Bushnell is about 7.7 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brookings County. PPP loans are for Bushnell.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,550
19,542 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,775
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $6,606 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bushnell, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
761
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
59
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
25.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bushnell, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Bushnell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rolland ColonyCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| AuroraTown | 3.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Newdale ColonyCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| BrookingsCity | 7.3 mi | 14 |
| WhiteCity | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Norfeld ColonyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| ElktonCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| VolgaCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| BruceCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| WardTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Hendricks, MNCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| AstoriaTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| TorontoTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake Benton, MNCity | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| FlandreauCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| Pleasant Valley ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bushnell, SD in?
- Bushnell is in Brookings County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Bushnell, SD?
- About 66 people live in Bushnell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bushnell?
- Nearby places include Rolland Colony (2.7 mi), Aurora (3.7 mi), Newdale Colony (6.4 mi), Brookings (7.3 mi), White (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023