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Buckeye, IA

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Buckeye is a small town in Iowa with a population of 82. Residents earn $57,500 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
82 Population 83/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $30,417 per capita
$51,000 Home Value
$688 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,000 home value, $688/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,500
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $51,000
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.2%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $688
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.0%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population82
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans66.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$30,417
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,142M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,000
Rent$688
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units41
Rent Burden32.0%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Uninsured6.8%
Smoking17.3%
Depression21.4%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute14 min
Broadband38.0%
Libraries8

Is Buckeye a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Buckeye receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Buckeye offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Buckeye is $57,500, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Buckeye is $51,000, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Buckeye experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 33.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Buckeye has a population of 82 with a density of 83 people per square mile. The median age is 49.5 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

82
Total Population
83
People / sq mi
49.5yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.4%
Female 36.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Buckeye vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Buckeye vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Buckeye is $57,500, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Buckeye vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,500
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,417
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
IRS Avg AGI$73,609

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)650
County GDP$1,142M

Business (County)

Restaurants33
Healthcare53
Retail64
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,023
15% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.2 min
Drive Alone90.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Buckeye is $51,000, 82% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $688 (41% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$51,000
82% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$688
41% below US avg
Rent Burden32.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.5%
Housing Units41
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,023
15% above US avg
Effective Rate7.89%
In Buckeye, 39.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 17.3% are current smokers. 21.4% report depression. 23.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Buckeye vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.0%
21% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma9.9%
COPD6.5%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.3%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking24.6%
Physical Inactivity23.7%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep31.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.8%
21% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.4%
Dental Visits68.8%
Premature Death7,029/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access85.0%
Healthcare Facilities53
Buckeye has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.9 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall33.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates42.4195°N, 93.3758°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.4-point margin. 38.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 30.3%

Winner: Republican by 38.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.2%
49% below US avg
High School+93.1%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density83/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access38.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities53
Restaurants33
Retail Stores64

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.2 min
Drive Alone90.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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