Buckhorn, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Owsley County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
69 Population 203/sq mi density
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

Buckhorn, KY

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
9% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Buckhorn Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Buckhorn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buckhorn a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

30.8% of adults in Buckhorn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 51.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population69
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,939
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$69M
Avg Weekly Wage$779

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$86,108
Housing Units36
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death23,920/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation747 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Buckhorn was founded in 1996.
The median home in Buckhorn was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.