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Bucklin, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
383 Population 325/sq mi density
$43,125 Median Income $23,029 per capita
$73,700 Home Value $129,364 Zillow
$525 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,700 home value, $525/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bucklin, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,125
43% below
$23,029 per capita
Home Value
$73,700
74% below
Zillow: $129,364
Median Rent
$525/mo
55% below
14.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
263 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
57%
Home Value
26%
Rent
45%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bucklin a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $43,125 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,029. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bucklin is $73,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,364. Median rent is $525/month, with 14.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

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

15.1% of adults in Bucklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bucklin has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population383
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,125
Per Capita$23,029
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty16.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,700
Rent$525
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$129,364
Housing Units254
Rent Burden14.0%

Crime

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

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days263/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation909 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband71.2%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bucklin was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (28 miles).
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.