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Bushnell, South Dakota
Town · Population 74 · #245 in South Dakota
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About Bushnell
Set in the eastern part of South Dakota, Bushnell is a tiny community counting 74 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Bushnell is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.71 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 104 residents per square mile.
📰 Bushnell News Today
- Obituary information for Gilbert "Gib" Arthur Bruening Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries · Apr 5
- Betty A. Weber Obituary Apr 8, 2026 Flanner Buchanan · Apr 8
- Authorities in Brookings County searching for stabbing suspect dakotanewsnow.com · Jul 11
- Brenda Jean Eighmy Obituary Jun 27, 2025 Eidsness Funeral and Cremation Services · Jun 27
- Mary "Jean" Henriques Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Beyers Funeral Home · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bushnell Unique
- With 74 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in eastern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeTown
Population (2024)74
Rank in state#245 of 310
Land area0.71 sq mi
Density104/sq mi
Coordinates44.3274, -96.6423