Buckhorn, KY

Kentucky

Buckhorn is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 69.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
69 Population 203/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $28,939 per capita
N/A Home Value $74,279 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 30.8%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population69
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans49.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$28,939
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$69M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$74,279

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation747 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+97.4%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
CommuteN/A
Broadband24.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Is Buckhorn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Buckhorn receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Buckhorn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Buckhorn enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Buckhorn has a population of 69 with a density of 203 people per square mile. The median age is 45.3 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.2%), with 15.9% Black.

Population

69
Total Population
203
People / sq mi
45.3yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 69.6%
Female 30.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Buckhorn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.2%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.8%
34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Buckhorn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Buckhorn is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Buckhorn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$28,939
Avg Weekly Wage$779
IRS Avg AGI$43,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)93
County GDP$69M

Business (County)

Restaurants3
Healthcare13
Retail8

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $74,279.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$74,279

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death23,920/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.8/10
Exercise Access84.3%
Healthcare Facilities13

Crime Rates: Buckhorn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Buckhorn has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.5 inches
35% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation747 ft (228 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates37.3466°N, 83.4698°W
County FIPS21189
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 77.3-point margin. 24.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 88.4%
D 11%

Winner: Republican by 77.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.8%
9% below US avg
High School+97.4%
School Test Score5.50
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density203/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access24.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants3
Retail Stores8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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