Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170, Illinois

Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 is a unified school district in McDonough County, Fulton County, and Warren County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,723 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 133 sq mi (344 km²) of land.

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Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,723 ± 195
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
McDonough County59% of the district’s landFulton County37% of the district’s landWarren County4% of the district’s land
Land area
133 sq mi (344 km²)
Median household income
$68,642 ± $7,441
Median home value
$84,700 ± $8,654
Water area
0.2 sq mi (0.52 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1707950
Coordinates (central point)
40.562311, -90.460855

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170, largest first

  1. Bushnell Township2,892 people
  2. Bushnell (city)2,677 people
  3. Prairie City Township395 people
  4. Prairie City (village)378 people
  5. Mound Township179 people
  6. Lee Township147 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Macomb Community Unit School District 18511 mi southwest
  2. Fulton County Community Unit School District 312 mi southeast
  3. Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 27612 mi north
  4. Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 415 mi northeast
  5. Monmouth-Roseville Community Unit School District 23815 mi northwest
  6. West Prairie Community Unit School District 10317 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 before you rely on it.

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