Buck Grove, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
23 Population 62/sq mi density
$47,083 Median Income $31,483 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,083 median income, 28.6% unemployment
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Buck Grove, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,083
37% below
$31,483 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
28.6%
694% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Buck Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Buck Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
794%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buck Grove a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Buck Grove residents earn a median household income of $47,083 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,483. The unemployment rate stands at 28.6% (694% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Education

12.5% of adults in Buck Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buck Grove has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population23
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,083
Per Capita$31,483
Unemployment28.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,051M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$89,228
Housing Units13
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,814/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation1,240 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Buck Grove was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.