Cost of Living in Bushong, KS
Population: 44 | Kansas
Bushong is 10% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Bushong, KS: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 90, Bushong, KS is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 19% above the Kansas state average of 72. Bushong is a small community of 44 residents.
The median household income in Bushong is $37,708, which is 50% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 36% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Bushong. The area sees an average annual temperature of 55.7°F, with summers averaging 77°F and winters around 34°F. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches spread over roughly 101 days.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $37,708
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -50%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,125/mo
Climate in Bushong
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 47 | 57 | 67 | 76 | 85 | 90 | 89 | 81 | 69 | 56 | 44 |
| Avg °F | 31 | 35 | 46 | 56 | 65 | 74 | 79 | 78 | 69 | 57 | 45 | 34 |
| Low °F | 21 | 24 | 34 | 44 | 54 | 64 | 68 | 66 | 57 | 45 | 33 | 24 |
| Rain" | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 1.3 |