Buckingham Courthouse, VA

Virginia

Buckingham Courthouse is a small town in Virginia with a population of 253. Residents earn $106,684 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
253 Population 226/sq mi density
$106,684 Median Income $79,924 per capita
$329,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$106,684 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$329,300 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,684
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $329,300
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.4%
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.8%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.5%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population253
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,684
Per Capita$79,924
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$698M
Commute51 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$329,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation470 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute51 min
Broadband36.0%
Libraries1

Is Buckingham Courthouse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Buckingham Courthouse receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Buckingham Courthouse stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Buckingham Courthouse is $106,684, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Buckingham Courthouse among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Buckingham Courthouse is $329,300, 17% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Buckingham Courthouse enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Buckingham Courthouse has a population of 253 with a density of 226 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.6%), with 9.5% Black.

Population

253
Total Population
226
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37.5%
Female 62.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Buckingham Courthouse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Buckingham Courthouse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Buckingham Courthouse is $106,684, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes.

Income: Buckingham Courthouse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,684
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$79,924
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$54,174

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)500
County GDP$698M

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare11
Retail40
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,418
31% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time50.5 min
Drive Alone81.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Buckingham Courthouse is $329,300, 17% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$329,300
17% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,418
31% below US avg
Effective Rate0.73%
In Buckingham Courthouse, 41.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 27.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Buckingham Courthouse vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.8%
30% above US avg
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure35.9%
Asthma11.7%
COPD7.7%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.5%
Physical Inactivity27.5%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress14.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate77.5%
Premature Death11,285/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access32.7%
Healthcare Facilities11

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Buckingham Courthouse has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation470 ft (143 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density226/sq mi
Coordinates37.5559°N, 78.5514°W
County FIPS51029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.5-point margin. 36.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.2%
D 37.8%

Winner: Republican by 23.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.4%
36% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.58
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density226/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access36.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities11
Restaurants8
Retail Stores40

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute50.5 min
Drive Alone81.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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