At a Glance
Median Income
$58,699
$32,520 per capita
Home Value
$88,600
Zillow: $144,894
Median Rent
$715/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
13.4% smoking rate
How Bucklin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bucklin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bucklin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bucklin residents earn a median household income of $58,699 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,520. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bucklin is $88,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,894. Median rent is $715/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
18.1% of adults in Bucklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bucklin has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population627
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density1,081/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,699
Per Capita$32,520
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$3,215M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,600
Rent$715
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$144,894
Housing Units358
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,381/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,414 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bucklin was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.