Bush, Illinois

About Bush

Bush, IL is a tiny community located in southern Illinois, home to 237 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Bush holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 515 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Bush Unique

• The only place in America named Bush — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

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