Kansas
Bucklin is a small town in Kansas with a population of 627. Residents earn $58,699 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bucklin receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bucklin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bucklin is $58,699, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bucklin is $88,600, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Bucklin is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Bucklin enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches, including 19.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,699 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,520 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,440 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 858 |
| County GDP | $3,215M |
| Restaurants | 89 |
| Healthcare | 91 |
| Retail | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,668 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.27% |
| Commute Time | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $88,600 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $143,513 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $101 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $715 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,668 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.27% |
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,381/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.0 inches |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,414 ft (736 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,081/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5486°N, 99.6344°W |
| County FIPS | 20057 |
Winner: Republican by 38.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,081/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 89 |
| Retail Stores | 117 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |