At a Glance
Median Income
$59,196
$35,443 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $96,235
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Buck Run Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buck Run's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buck Run a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buck Run residents earn a median household income of $59,196 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,443. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buck Run is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,235. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
25.2% of adults in Buck Run hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buck Run has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population174
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density341/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,196
Per Capita$35,443
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$96,235
Housing Units90
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation1,332 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband54.5%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Buck Run was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.