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Buckner, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
305
Population
351/sq mi density
$47,222
Median Income
$26,333 per capita
$53,600
Home Value
$56,644 Zillow
$1,025
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
1,534
Violent Crime/100K
14,724 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,222 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,600 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,534 violent crimes/100K (304% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Buckner enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9810°N, 89.0157°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Buckner has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.7").