At a Glance
Home Value
$213,100
Zillow: $290,434
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
18.5% smoking rate
How Buchanan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buchanan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buchanan a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buchanan is $213,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,434. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average).
Education
0.0% of adults in Buchanan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buchanan has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population118
Median Age21.7 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female80% / 20%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,579
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,723M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
Home Value$213,100
Rent
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$290,434
Housing Units35
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,808/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
Elevation504 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband53.8%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.