Buckland, AK

Buckland, AK

At a Glance

How Buckland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Buckland a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Buckland residents earn a median household income of $56,136 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,089. The unemployment rate stands at 17.7% (392% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buckland is $72,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,054/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Buckland reports 1,490 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 292% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,348/100K.

Education

3.5% of adults in Buckland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buckland has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

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