At a Glance
Median Income
$47,222
$26,333 per capita
Home Value
$53,600
Zillow: $56,644
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.1% smoking rate
How Buckner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buckner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buckner a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buckner residents earn a median household income of $47,222 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,333. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buckner is $53,600 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $56,644. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
13.3% of adults in Buckner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buckner has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population305
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density351/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,222
Per Capita$26,333
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,600
Rent$1,025
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$56,644
Housing Units144
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation400 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Buckner was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.