At a Glance
Median Income
$98,750
$33,008 per capita
Home Value
$222,600
Zillow: $270,499
Median Rent
$775/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
16.9% smoking rate
How Buckman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buckman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buckman a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buckman residents earn a median household income of $98,750 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,008. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,063 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buckman is $222,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,499. Median rent is $775/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
26.0% of adults in Buckman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buckman has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population315
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$98,750
Per Capita$33,008
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$2,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,600
Rent$775
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$270,499
Housing Units110
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain30.1 in/yr
Elevation1,222 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute36 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Buckman was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.