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Bucklin, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ford County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
627 Population 1,081/sq mi density
$58,699 Median Income $32,520 per capita
$88,600 Home Value $143,513 Zillow
$715 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,699 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $715/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bucklin, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,699
22% below
$32,520 per capita
Home Value
$88,600
69% below
Zillow: $143,513
Median Rent
$715/mo
39% below
18.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
323 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
78%
Home Value
31%
Rent
61%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
0%
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 2.3% (36% below 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 $143,513. 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.

Safety & Crime

Bucklin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population627
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density1,081/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,699
Per Capita$32,520
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$3,215M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,600
Rent$715
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$143,513
Housing Units358
Rent Burden18.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,381/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain22.0 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.