Median Income
$52,212
31% lower than US avg
Home Value
$91,700
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$838
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.1%
19% lower than US avg
How Buckley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population472
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density1,475/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,212
Per Capita$28,215
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,119M
Commute28 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,700
Rent$838
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$147,878
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity40.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation700 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+94.0%
School Score5.34
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.3%
Libraries4
Is Buckley a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Buckley receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Buckley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Buckley is $52,212, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Buckley is $91,700, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Climate & Weather
Buckley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 24.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Buckley has a population of 472 with a density of 1,475 people per square mile. The median age is 55.5 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 1.5% Black.
Population
55.5yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
The median household income in Buckley is $52,212, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $52,212 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $28,215 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,074 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,333 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 367 |
| County GDP | $1,119M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,571 |
| 59% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.08% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Buckley is $91,700, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $838 (28% below US avg). 83.3% of homes are owner-occupied. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $147,878.
Home Values
| Census Median | $91,700 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $147,878 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $838 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 45.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 83.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.3% |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,571 |
| 59% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 6.08% |
In Buckley, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Buckley vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,101/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
Crime Rates: Buckley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
Safety Score
Buckley has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 44.4 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 24.7 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 700 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5973°N, 88.0377°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 17053 |