McDonough County, Illinois
Bushnell Real Estate and Local Guide
Bushnell is a small, rural agricultural and light-industrial city in northeastern McDonough County, home to manufacturers such as Vaughan and Bushnell and Kitchen Cooked potato chips. The 2020 census reported that all of its residents lived in a rural setting. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Bushnell best.
About the area
Living in Bushnell, IL
From 1991 to 2012 Bushnell hosted the Cornerstone Festival, one of the world's largest Christian music and arts festivals, drawing about 25,000 people each year.
The housing market
Homes in Bushnell
- About 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 82.4% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $69,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Bushnell home
Bushnell Train Depot
Restored historic railroad depot in downtown, now an event venue
Bushnell Post Office Mural
New Deal-era mural "Pioneer Home in Bushnell" painted by artist Reva Jackman
Truman Pioneer Stud Farm
Draft-horse farm that has hosted a major Midwest horse show since 1908
Bushnell Recreation and Cultural Center
Community gym and event center at 300 Miller Street with fitness classes and pickleball
Shaw Creek Golf Course
Public nine-hole golf course open to the community
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.