At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$30,417 per capita
Home Value
$51,000
Zillow: $159,462
Median Rent
$688/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
17.3% smoking rate
How Buckeye Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buckeye's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buckeye a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buckeye residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,417. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buckeye is $51,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,462. Median rent is $688/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
17.2% of adults in Buckeye hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population82
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$30,417
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,000
Rent$688
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$159,462
Housing Units41
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,155 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute14 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Buckeye was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.