Buckley, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wexford County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
925
Population
508/sq mi density
$65,089
Median Income
$22,002 per capita
$189,000
Home Value
$288,214 Zillow
$1,193
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,089 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,000 home value, $1,193/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Buckley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 101.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,038 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 508/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5000°N, 85.6744°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Wexford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0442 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in |
Buckley has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.0").