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Buck Grove, IA

Iowa

Buck Grove is a small town in Iowa with a population of 23. Residents earn $47,083 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
23 Population 62/sq mi density
$47,083 Median Income $31,483 per capita
$45,000 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$47,083 median income, 23.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,083
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $45,000
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Unemployment 23.5%
553% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.0%
21% higher than US avg

How Buck Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population23
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,083
Per Capita$31,483
Unemployment23.5%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$1,051M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units13
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband13.0%
Libraries3

Is Buck Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Buck Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Buck Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Buck Grove is $47,083, 37% below the national average of $75,149. At 23.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Buck Grove is $45,000, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Buck Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 30.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Buck Grove has a population of 23 with a density of 62 people per square mile. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%).

Population

23
Total Population
62
People / sq mi
45.5yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%
Female 43.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Buck Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Buck Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Buck Grove is $47,083, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 23.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Buck Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,083
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,483
Avg Weekly Wage$982
IRS Avg AGI$77,398

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment23.5%
553% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above US avg
Establishments (County)444
County GDP$1,051M

Business (County)

Restaurants26
Healthcare42
Retail44
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,339
24% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate9.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Buck Grove is $45,000, 84% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$45,000
84% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units13
Median Year Built1963

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,339
24% above US avg
Effective Rate9.64%
Buck Grove has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.3 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall30.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates41.9177°N, 95.3952°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19165
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43-point margin. 13.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.9%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+5.9%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density62/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access13.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities42
Restaurants26
Retail Stores44

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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