Illinois
Buckner is a small town in Illinois with a population of 305. Residents earn $47,222 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Buckner receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Buckner offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Buckner is $47,222, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. The poverty rate of 16.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Buckner is $53,600, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,025 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Buckner enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches, including 11.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,222 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,333 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,085 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,530 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,137 |
| County GDP | $3,297M |
| Restaurants | 133 |
| Healthcare | 182 |
| Retail | 177 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,688 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 12.48% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $53,600 |
| 81% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,025 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.5% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,688 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 12.48% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,751/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.7 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9810°N, 89.0157°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 17077 |
Winner: Democrat by 3.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.3% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.6% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Restaurants | 133 |
| Retail Stores | 177 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |