Buckner, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$47,222 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,600 home value, $1,025/mo rent
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 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
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
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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Buckner has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.8").