Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Buckman is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 315. Residents earn $98,750 per year, which is 31% above the national average.
Based on current data, Buckman receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Buckman stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Buckman is $98,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Buckman among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Buckman is $222,600, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Buckman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,750 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,008 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,076 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,499 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,063 |
| County GDP | $2,398M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 119 |
| Retail | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,076 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.83% |
| Commute Time | 36.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $222,600 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $253,814 |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 12.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Homeownership | 92.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,076 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.83% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,370/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.1 inches |
| 21% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,222 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8973°N, 94.0940°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27009 |
Winner: Republican by 35.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.0% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 117 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 36.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |