The Town FilesBushland, Texas
Community in Potter County · population 2,234 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $424,900
- Household income
- $146,071
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 35.0
Bushland is a community of 2,234 people in Potter County, Texas. The median home is worth $424,900, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for families than 96% of Texas towns, quieter than 88% of Texas towns, better transit than 88% of Texas towns.
How Bushland ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bushland is worth $424,900, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $146,071, which is more affordable than 53% of Texas towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bushland | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $424,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $146,071 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2014 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bushland
| People | Bushland | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 37.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 19.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Bushland
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 19.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 128 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bushland since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 9, 1982 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 11, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 243 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 23, 2026.
Severe weather in Potter County since 1996
Potter County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Fire | FM-5634: Stinky Fire |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Potter County
Potter County had 77,805 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,781 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Bushland itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Bushland
1 public school with 471 students, about 10.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSHLAND H S | 9-12 | 471 | 10.7 |
Towns near Bushland
- Amarillo, TX12.9 mi · 200,393 people · home $196,900
- Rockwell Place, TX14.3 mi · 1,811 people · home $91,600
- Canyon, TX16.7 mi · 14,836 people · home $240,300
- Lake Tanglewood, TX18.7 mi · 686 people · home $633,600
- Vega, TX21.1 mi · 879 people · home $131,000
Bushland questions
Is Bushland, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bushland scores better for retirees than 73% of Texas towns and quieter than 88%. 11.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Bushland?
The median owner-occupied home in Bushland is valued at $424,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $146,071, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Bushland?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.2 inches of precipitation a year and 13.2 inches of snow.
Does Bushland get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bushland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 9, 1982. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)