At a Glance
Median Income
$33,462
$14,995 per capita
Home Value
$56,700
Zillow: $296,514
Median Rent
$710/mo
38.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
13.4% smoking rate
How Buckholts Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buckholts's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buckholts a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buckholts residents earn a median household income of $33,462 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,995. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,692 business establishments, including 1,297 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buckholts is $56,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,514. Median rent is $710/month, with 38.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
7.4% of adults in Buckholts hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buckholts has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population410
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density301/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
F
Median Income$33,462
Per Capita$14,995
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$44,610M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,700
Rent$710
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$296,514
Housing Units237
Rent Burden38.4%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation506 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband66.4%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Buckholts was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 1,297 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.