There are 20 independent living communities serving Bushnell, Florida. This includes 1 community in Bushnell and 19 nearby. Independent living costs in Florida range from about $16 up to $145 per day, with an average cost running around $55. The monthly cost averages roughly $1,650 and ranges between $467 and $4,356. Annually, the mean cost is about $19,800, which is less than the US average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Bushnell generally range between $743 per month and $2,912 per month. The median cost is around $1,839 per month, or about $22,065 per year.
Located within Sumter County, Bushnell is a small city in Florida. While the surrounding metropolitan area contains 765,362 inhabitants, there are 12,086 living inside the city itself. The 55+ community makes up about 34% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Bushnell is 68. The city's median household income is $38,000 ($18,000 per person), versus the average of $40,000 for the whole of Florida. The median home price in Bushnell is $171,000, which is somewhat less than the state average of $208,500. Bushnell also has a high unemployment rate of around 10.88%.
Bushnell has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities in the US, Bushnell has exceptional air quality and very poor water quality ratings.