Buckley, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
472 Population 1,475/sq mi density
$52,212 Median Income $28,215 per capita
$91,700 Home Value $147,488 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,212 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,700 home value, $838/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Buckley, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,212
31% below
$28,215 per capita
Home Value
$91,700
67% below
Zillow: $147,488
Median Rent
$838/mo
28% below
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Buckley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
33%
Rent
72%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buckley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Buckley residents earn a median household income of $52,212 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,215. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buckley is $91,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,488. Median rent is $838/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

13.6% of adults in Buckley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buckley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population472
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density1,475/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,212
Per Capita$28,215
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,700
Rent$838
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$147,488
Housing Units251
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation700 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Buckley was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.