Bushnell, Illinois
City · Population 2,649 · #435 in Illinois
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About Bushnell
Set in the western part of Illinois, Bushnell is a small town with an estimated population of 2,649.
Officially, Bushnell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,250 residents per square mile.
📰 Bushnell News Today
- Dorothy Ann Stehl Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Bushnell, IL - WGEM Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Bushnell-Prairie City Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 4
- One arrested; Sheriff’s deputy among multiple injured after Bushnell fight KHQA · Mar 23
- Bushnell man arrested after fight, high-speed crash into patrol car WGEM · Mar 23
- Bushnell Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bushnell Unique
- Positioned in western 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bushnell
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bushnell
- Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch
- Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch
- Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,649
Rank in state#435 of 1,294
Land area2.12 sq mi
Density1,250/sq mi
Coordinates40.5516, -90.5047