Buckner, KY

Kentucky · Oldham County · Louisville/Jefferson County Metro

Buckner is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 3,786. Residents earn $149,700 per year, which is 99% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0

A Great

3,786 Population 438/sq mi density

$149,700 Median Income $48,771 per capita

$389,900 Home Value $434,049 Zillow

$1,536 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr

154 Violent Crime/100K 1,436 property/100K

Overall

4.0 / 5.0

Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$149,700 median income, 0.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$389,900 home value, $1,536/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

154 violent crimes/100K (59% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

56.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $149,700

99% higher than US avg

Home Value $389,900

38% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 154/100K

59% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 56.3%

67% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,536

32% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.5%

7% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.7%

81% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Buckner Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,786

Median Age35.5 yrs

Density438/mi²

Male / Female54% / 46%

Largest GroupWhite 83%

Veterans7.4%

Economy

A+

Median Income$149,700

Per Capita$48,771

Unemployment0.7%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$3,011M

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$389,900

Rent$1,536

Ownership94.4%

Zillow$434,049

Housing Units1,170

Rent Burden20.5%

Crime

Violent154/100K

Property1,436/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking23.3%

Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain52.9 in/yr

Sunny Days290/yr

Elevation761 ft (232 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+56.3%

High School+94.0%

Graduate+21.8%

School Score6.68

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%

Commute22 min

Broadband100.0%

EV Stations1

Libraries3

Is Buckner a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Buckner receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Buckner stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Buckner is $149,700, which is significantly higher than the national average / 99% above $75,149. This places Buckner among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Buckner is $389,900, 38% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,536 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Buckner is below the national average at 154 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,436 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.

Education

Buckner is a highly educated community / 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Buckner experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Buckner has a population of 3,786 with a density of 438 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.7% female and 54.3% male. The city is predominantly White (83.2%), with 3.7% Hispanic, 6.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.8% of residents. 7.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 4.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 99.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,786

Total Population

438

People / sq mi

35.5yrs

Median Age

9% below US avg

7.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%

Female 45.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Buckner vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.8%

25% above US avg

Spanish 2.2%

84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Buckner vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Buckner is $149,700, which is 99% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,771 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,311. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,480 business establishments, including 81 restaurants. The cost of living index is 90.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 19.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Buckner vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$149,700
	99% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$48,771
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,311
IRS Avg AGI	$122,342
Gini Index	0.440 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.7%
	81% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	2,480
County GDP	$3,011M

Business (County)

Restaurants	81
Healthcare	162
Retail	108
Manufacturing	41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,979
	71% above US avg
Cost of Living	90.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.2 min
Drive Alone	72.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	19.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Buckner is $389,900, 38% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $434,049, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,536 (32% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $794 for a one-bedroom to $984 for a two-bedroom apartment. 94.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,170 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1998. The average annual property tax is $5,979 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 20.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$389,900
	38% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$434,049
Median List Price	$540,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$540,000
$/Sq Ft	$223
Homes Sold	2
Sale-to-List Ratio	96.0%
Price Drops	16.7%
Inventory	12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,536
	32% above US avg
Rent Burden	20.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$719
1 Bedroom	$794
2 Bedrooms	$984
3 Bedrooms	$1,277
4 Bedrooms	$1,442

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	94.4%
Owner-Occupied	94.4%
Renter-Occupied	5.6%
Housing Units	1,170
Median Year Built	1998

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,979
	71% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.53%

In Buckner, 34.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.5% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 7.0% of residents, above the national average. 38.0% have high blood pressure. 23.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.6% report binge drinking. 33.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 14.9% experience frequent mental distress. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,675. The dentist ratio is 1:2,480. 92.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Buckner vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.5%
	7% above US avg
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart Disease	7.0%
High Blood Pressure	38.0%
Asthma	10.8%
COPD	9.3%
Cancer	6.4%
Kidney Disease	3.2%
Stroke	3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	23.3%
	66% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.6%
Physical Inactivity	33.1%
Mental Distress	14.9%
Physical Distress	15.1%
Short Sleep	38.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	99.6%

Primary Care	1:1,675
Dentists	1:2,480
Mental Health	1:724
Checkup Rate	75.3%
Dental Visits	62.7%
Premature Death	5,389/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.1/10
Exercise Access	92.0%
Healthcare Facilities	162

Buckner has a violent crime rate of 154 per 100,000 residents, 59% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,436 per 100,000, 27% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Buckner receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Buckner vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	154.3/100K
	59% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,436.0/100K
	27% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	25
Avg Accident Severity	2.8 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Buckner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	761 ft (232 m)
Area	7.7 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density	438/sq mi
Coordinates	38.3899°N, 85.4526°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Oldham County County
Nearest Airport	Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"

39% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.88"

Driest Month (Sep) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0471 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	56.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	84.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	95 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	88 km
Sep 12, 2004	4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana	M3.8	136 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	149 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	69 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	147 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	102 km
Mar 9, 1990	8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana	M2.7	70 km
Mar 21, 1990	1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky	M2.7	33 km
Jan 12, 2023	4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky	M2.6	96 km
Aug 4, 2023	11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky	M2.6	118 km
Jan 29, 1990	11 km S of Paoli, Indiana	M2.6	88 km
Jul 23, 2013	6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky	M2.6	136 km
Jan 21, 2018	8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.6	99 km
Jan 28, 2024	3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky	M2.5	143 km
Jan 4, 1999	9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky	M2.5	128 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,849 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	81 km	3
Mar 2, 2012	EF4	84 km	4
Mar 2, 2012	EF4	64 km	11
May 28, 1996	EF4	37 km	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	41 km	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	88 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	84 km	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	86 km	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	31 km	11
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	45 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	51 km	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	34 km	3
Apr 23, 1968	EF4	99 km	6
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	75 km	3
May 25, 2011	EF3	95 km	0
Feb 28, 2011	EF3	26 km	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	12 km	0
May 30, 2004	EF3	98 km	1
May 27, 2004	EF3	88 km	0
Apr 9, 1999	EF3	55 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1998	JPG 09 1	6,113	55 km
2005	RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06	5,054	54 km
2007	UNITS 8-9 2008	4,316	53 km
2006	UNIT 19 06 WUI	3,412	52 km
2003	WUI 3 03	3,372	65 km
2010	WUI UNIT 28K	3,230	67 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,122	65 km
2002	UNIT 8	2,753	53 km
2005	UNIT 3 05	2,511	64 km
2001	01 UNIT 16	2,361	54 km
2011	WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011	2,215	53 km
2004	UNIT 19	2,004	52 km
2003	UNIT 8 03	1,971	55 km
2008	FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008	1,942	59 km
2000	JPG 14	1,908	53 km
2003	UNIT 16 03	1,809	53 km
2002	UNIT 9	1,485	53 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,462	58 km
2010	TRACER	1,408	67 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,334	56 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	35°F (1°C)	3.2 in
March	44°F (7°C)	4.3 in
April	54°F (12°C)	4.4 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	71°F (22°C)	4.2 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.1 in	Driest
October	56°F (13°C)	3.1 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.9 in

Buckner has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and September the driest (3.1").

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Buckner is located in Oldham County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% above the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. 21.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 60.3% of the vote, a 22.6-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet access (above the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 162 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 72% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.3%

D 37.7%

Winner: Republican by 22.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	25
Avg Accident Severity	2.8 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	56.3%
	67% above US avg
High School+	94.0%
Graduate Degree+	21.8%
School Test Score	6.68

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	438/sq mi
Total Area	7.7 sq mi
County	Oldham County County

Services

Broadband Access	100.0%
Avg Download Speed	175.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	27.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	162
Restaurants	81
Retail Stores	108

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.2 min
Drive Alone	72.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	19.2%

Average costs for common services in Buckner. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$226 ($135–$361)
Specialist Visit	$316 ($180–$496)
Urgent Care Visit	$180 ($90–$316)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,984 ($722–$4,510)
Dental Cleaning	$117 ($68–$180)
Dental Filling	$226 ($135–$361)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$41 ($23–$68)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$68 ($45–$108)
Brake Pad Replacement	$271 ($135–$451)
Tire Rotation	$36 ($18–$68)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$541 ($361–$902)
Battery Replacement	$180 ($90–$316)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$90 ($54–$135)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$81 ($45–$126)
HVAC Repair	$361 ($135–$722)
HVAC System Install	$6,314 ($3,608–$10,824)
Roof Repair	$902 ($361–$1,804)
Roof Replacement	$8,118 ($4,961–$13,530)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,353 ($451–$3,157)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,530 ($4,510–$27,060)
DUI Defense	$4,510 ($1,804–$9,020)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,353 ($722–$2,706)
Will Preparation	$451 ($180–$902)
Trust Preparation	$2,255 ($902–$4,510)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut	$50 ($27–$90)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$135 ($68–$226)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure	$36 ($23–$59)
Massage (1 Hour)	$72 ($45–$117)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.70 ($2.71–$4.96)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.16 ($2.26–$4.51)
Loaf of Bread	$3.43 ($2.26–$4.96)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.06 ($2.71–$5.86)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.96 ($3.61–$6.77)
Rice (per lb)	$0.90 ($0.54–$1.62)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$126 ($72–$226)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$63 ($27–$135)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$63 ($36–$108)
Internet (Monthly)	$63 ($36–$90)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$59 ($27–$90)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$77 ($45–$135)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$180 ($68–$451)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,804 ($1,082–$3,157)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$63 ($27–$117)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.22–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$90 ($27–$226)
Driver's License Renewal	$27 ($14–$68)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,082 ($541–$2,255)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$902 ($451–$1,804)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$361 ($180–$631)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$45 ($23–$90)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$902 ($361–$2,255)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,275 ($4,510–$27,060)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$54 ($27–$90)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$90 ($45–$180)
Dog Grooming	$54 ($27–$90)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$36 ($18–$68)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$271 ($135–$451)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$180 ($90–$361)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$655
Toddler	$571
Preschool	$571
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$531
Toddler	$529
Preschool	$529

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Oldham County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	2,389	250	$58,038	0.95
Finance & Insurance	1,912	144	$114,747	2.70
Retail Trade	1,885	156	$38,148	1.08
Manufacturing	1,774	137	$96,179	1.24
Accommodation & Food Services	1,412	108	$24,811	0.89
Construction	1,275	252	$69,245	1.39
Professional & Technical Services	839	476	$126,838	0.69
Administrative & Waste Services	620	155	$56,395	0.60
Arts & Entertainment	467	44	$26,017	1.59
Other Services	462	179	$46,530	0.88
Wholesale Trade	406	178	$106,224	0.59
Real Estate	247	104	$77,310	0.91
Educational Services	217	48	$43,081	0.60
Information & Technology	153	78	$99,334	0.47
Transportation & Warehousing	132	32	$76,076	0.18
Management of Companies	53	20	$95,806	0.18
Utilities	20	6	$124,705	0.30
Unclassified	8	12	$117,863	0.33

Schools in Buckner

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Oldham County Middle School	Middle	715	47	15.2:1
Buckner Elementary School	Elementary	649	48	13.5:1
Oldham County Preschool	—	180	10	18.0:1

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Radio Stations near Buckner

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WZ2523 - NOAA Weather Radio	—	MP3 32 kbps
790 KRD	sports	AAC
Gamepad Music	gamemusic, games	MP3 128 kbps
100.5 FM	—	AAC
WIOP 95.1 FM	bible, bible study	MP3 128 kbps
WFMP-LP Louisville Forward Radio	—	AAC+ 32 kbps
97.5 WAMZ	country	AAC
ARTxFM WXOX 97.1 Louisville, KY	music, public radio	MP3 128 kbps
Talk Radio 1080	talk	AAC
NewsRadio 840 WHAS	news, talk	AAC
1450 & 96.1 The Big X	sports	AAC+ 32 kbps
95.7 QMF	classic rock	AAC
Radio Arcane	darkwave, goth	MP3 320 kbps

National Parks Near Buckner

25 national parks and monuments found near Buckner.

Park	Type	Fee
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site	State Park	Free
Brown County State Park	State Park	Free
Camp Nelson National Monument	National Monument	Free
Charlestown State Park	State Park	Free
Clifty Falls State Park	State Park	Free
E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park	State Park	Free
Falls Of The Ohio State Park	State Park	Free
Falls of The Ohio State Park	State Park	Free
Fourteen Mile Creek Nature Preserve Addition	State Park	Free
General Butler State Resort Park	State Park	Free
George Rogers Clark State Park	State Park	Free
Harrison State Park	State Park	Free
Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site	State Park	Free
Lincoln Homestead State Park	State Park	Free
Mitchell Sinkhole Plain Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
My Old Kentucky Home State Park	State Park	Free
O'bannon Woods State Park	State Park	Free
Old Fort Harrod State Park	State Park	Free
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site	State Park	Free
Spring Mill State Park	State Park	Free
Taylorsville Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Versailles State Park	State Park	Free
Waveland State Historic Site	State Park	Free
William Howard Taft National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free

Historical Trends — Buckner

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	5,556	$117,365
2015	5,693	$115,139
2017	5,648	$121,066
2019	5,545	$117,609
2021	5,435	$137,696
2023	3,786	$149,700

Museums in Buckner

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
YEW DELL BOTANICAL GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	6220 OLD LAGRANGE ROAD	5022414788	$980,033
HISTORIC LOCUST GROVE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5028979845	$531,819
LOUISVILLE ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		5024592181	$421,133
OLDHAM CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5022220826	$263,491
KENTUCKY GOLF FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		5022438295	$226,486
LEICA HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$134,592
PETERSON-DUMESNIL HOUSE FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5028957975	$95,017
PATRIOTS PEACE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	3742 UPPER RIVER ROAD		$57,423
MIDDLETOWN INN HISTORIC PRESERVATION CORPORATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$18,866
ANCIENT KENTUCKE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5022542414
BEARGRASS ST MATTHEWS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5028992524
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP HERITAGE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BULLITT HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 34290
CANE STATION HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FARMINGTON CARRIAGE HOUSE	GENERAL MUSEUM		5204511710
GROWING GREEN AMERICA	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
HAMERON AUTOMOBILE & BOAT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
HILLERICH & BRADSBY COMPANY	GENERAL MUSEUM	PO BOX 35700	5025887228
HISTORIC HOMES FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5028995079
HISTORIC MIDDLETOWN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5022452762
HORN ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
IDA LEE WILLIS MEMORIAL AWARD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
JAMESTOWNE SOCIETY KENTUCKY COMPANY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
JEFFERSONTOWN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5022618290
JOSEPH A. CALLAWAY ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
KENTUCKY AVIATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
KENTUCKY MUSEUM OF AIR & LAND TRANSPORTATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
KENTUCKY SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4102 CARRINGTON GREENE DR
LEE BOTTOM AVIATION REFUGE	HISTORY MUSEUM
LEICA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5028957272
LOUISVILLE CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3174759227
LOUISVILLE HISTORICAL LEAGUE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
METROPOLITAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		5024951066
MIDDLETOWN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5022544303
MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY PRESERVATION ALLIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PAINTED STONE SETTLERS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5022283746
POST AIR MILITARY HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
PROJECT TO PRESERVE AFRICAN AMERICAN TURF HISTORY	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
SHELBY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	627 MAIN STREET	5028442277
STARLAB PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
WESTPORT	HISTORY MUSEUM
WHITNEY M. YOUNG JR BIRTHPLACE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WWC PEAK-CORCORAN HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Buckner

Name	Address	Annual Visits
OLDHAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	308 YAGER AVENUE	243,633
CHARLESTOWN-CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	51 CLARK ROAD	232,214
SHELBY COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT	309 EIGHTH STREET	72,582
TRIMBLE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	35 EQUITY DRIVE	49,929

Farmers Markets in Buckner

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Douglass Loop Farmers' Market	2005 Douglass Blvd	03/14/2015 to 12/05/2015	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
La Grange Farmers' Market & Artisans	100 W. Main Street	05/12/2018 to 10/27/2018	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Louisville Farmers Market	153 South English Station Rd		Wed: 2:30 PM-5:30 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Lyndon Farmers' Market	7515 Westport Road	05/08/2014 to 12/18/2014	Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Middletown Farmer's Market	11711 Main Street	05/09/2018 to 10/31/2018	Wed: 3:00 AM-6:00 PM;	Yes
Prospect Area Farmer's Market	12900 W. Hwy 42	05/01/2018 to 10/27/2018	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM;
Rainbow Blossom Farmers' Market	3738 Lexington Road
Saint Andrew Farmers Market	2608 Browns Lane	05/11/2017 to 10/12/2017	Thu: 3:00 PM-6:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Shelby County Farmers Market	1513 Midland Trail, Shelby County Fairgrounds, Coots Barn
Shelby County Farmers Market II	6791 Shelbyville Road
St. Francis of the Fields Farmers Market	6710 Wolf Pen Branch Road
St. Matthews Farmers Market	330 N. Hubbard Lane
The East End Farmers Market	13060 Factory Lane	04/27/2019 to 10/26/2019	Tue: 2:30 PM-6:30 PM;Sat: 2:30 PM-6:30 PM;		Visit
The Original Bardstown Road Farmers Market	1722 Bardstown Road	04/04/2015 to 12/26/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Westport Rd Baptist Farmers Market	9705 Westport Rd	04/29/2017 to 10/28/2017	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes
Winter Jeffersontown Farmers Market	10631 Taylorsville Rd	11/04/2017 to 03/31/2018	Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;

Breweries in Buckner

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
3rd Turn Brewing	Brewers	6511 Glenridge Park Pl 1	5024752127
Diamond Station	Brewers	2280 Bardstown Rd	5024094332	Visit
Galen's Home & Business Tinting No Auto	Other Financial Services, Personal Chefs, Beverage Manufacturers, Brewers, Breweries, Investments, M	12000 Old Henry Rd	5022952546	Visit
Great Flood Brewing Company	Bars & Clubs, Brewery Deer Park, Nightlife	2120 Bardstown Rd	5024577711, 15024577711	Visit
International Paper Co	Us, manufacturing, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Louisville, Paper Manufacturers, (5), Venues, (2), Lou	4400 Produce Rd	5024515610, 5024594100	Visit
More Shenanigans	Us, Louisville, Venues, Bar, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grill Restaurants, recreation, food and dr	4521 Bardstown Rd	5024933585
O'connell's Irish Pub	Bars, Brew Pubs, Brewers, Beer & Ale, Taverns	7207 Fegenbush Ln	5022391771	Visit

Cell Towers in Buckner

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
ROUTE 1 BOX 275 (76278)	GTOWER	126
COLBERT LANE	TOWER	126
Dispatchers Way	TOWER	96
2220 ZALE SMITH RD	TOWER	92
(Simpsonville) 7202 Brunerstown Road	GTOWER	91
2441 HOLLOWAY RD	TOWER	91
4920 Fallen Timber Drive	TOWER	91
1502 Tunnel Mill Road	TOWER	90
2700 EAST JERICHO ROAD (59964)	LTOWER	87
7529 New Washington - Bethlehem Rd. (60033)	LTOWER	78
8464 SHELBYVILLE ROAD (76267)	LTOWER	75
716 Clark Station Road (37681)	LTOWER	75
6070 Taylorsville Road (115123)	MTOWER	61

Bridges in Buckner

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1968	41	64,158	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1968	139	22,886	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1968	139	22,886	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1968	335	13,771	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1996	97	7,042	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2008	204	6,709	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1940	192	1,702	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	1997	45	254	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1994	32	185	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1983	25	74	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1974	34	48	F

Correctional Facilities in Buckner

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
KENTUCKY STATE REFORMATORY	3001 W HWY 146	STATE	1,660	1,691	OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Buckner

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
OIL SPILL(FORD MOTOR COMPANY, INC.)	3001 CHAMBERLAIN LANE	JEFFERSON
SOUTHERN STANDARD CARTONS	2415 PLANTSIDE DRIVE	JEFFERSON

Airports Near Buckner

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport	SDF	Large Airport
Bowman Field	LOU	Medium Airport
Godman Army Air Field	FTK	Medium Airport
Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport	EKX	Small Airport
Aerobatic Practice Airport	—	Small Airport
Allen and Gloss Airport	—	Small Airport
Amy Airport	—	Small Airport
Arnolds Airport	—	Small Airport
Beechwood Flying Field	—	Small Airport
Blue Lick Airport	—	Small Airport
Brooks Field	—	Small Airport
Brush Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Buzzard's Roost Airport	—	Small Airport
Byrne Field	—	Small Airport
Capital City Airport	FFT	Small Airport
Cedar Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Cherry Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Cherry Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Clark Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Craw Daddy Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Deer Run Airpark	—	Small Airport
Flying C Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Francis Airport	—	Small Airport
Freeman Municipal Airport	SER	Small Airport
Gallatin County Airport	—	Small Airport
Gettlefinger Field	—	Small Airport
Giltner Airport	—	Small Airport
Greenridge Restricted Landing Area	—	Small Airport
Habermel Airport	—	Small Airport
Harold Reynolds Airport	—	Small Airport
Harrod/Rose Airport	—	Small Airport
Herbs Field	—	Small Airport
High Point Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Holloway Field	—	Small Airport
Jacobi Airport	—	Small Airport
Jeffries Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
John M. Foree Airport	—	Small Airport
Josephs Field	—	Small Airport
Lee Bottom Airport	—	Small Airport
Little York Airport	—	Small Airport
Litzinger Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Madison Municipal Airport	MDN	Small Airport
Mason Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
McPherson Airfield	—	Small Airport
Miles Field	—	Small Airport
Morgan Airfield	—	Small Airport
North Vernon Airport	—	Small Airport
Owen Air Park	—	Small Airport
Oz Airport	—	Small Airport
Papaws Landing	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Buckner

7 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
	3940 Grandview Avenue

Kentucky State Police Post 5-Campbellsburg	160 Citation Lane
Louisville Metro Police 5th Division	2301 Douglass Boulevard
Louisville Metro Police 6th Division	5600 Shepherdsville Road
Louisville Metro Police 8th Division	200 Juneau Drive
Louisville Metro Police 8th Division	2927 Goose Creek Road
Meadowvale Police
Oldham County Police Department	1855 North Highway 393

Grocery Stores in Buckner

5 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Circle K 2723305	Convenience Store	2900 W Highway 22
Eastway Market 21	Convenience Store	3921 W Highway 146
Kroger 794	Super Store	2835 S Highway 393
Rootbound Farm	Farmers and Markets	1500 Halls Hill Rd
Thorntons 261046	Convenience Store	4731 W Highway 146

Treatment Centers in Buckner

18 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) - Louisville Counseling Center	Substance Abuse	606-638-0938
Baptist Health - Louisville/Baptist Behavioral Health	Both	502-896-7145
Bellewood and Brooklawn - Brooklawn Campus	Mental Health	502-451-5177
Brook Hospital - Dupont	Both	502-896-0495
Brook Hospital - KMI	Both	502-426-6380
Creative Spirits - Behavioral Service Network	Substance Abuse	502-437-0859
Landmark Recovery of Louisville	Substance Abuse	888-448-0302
Life Management Inc	Substance Abuse	502-773-3406
Louisville VAMC - VA Healthcare Center Newburg	Both	502-287-6223
Louisville VAMC - VA Healthcare Center Stonybrook	Both	502-287-6187
Maryhurst - Treasure Home	Mental Health	502-245-1576
Maryhurst Euphrasia Program	Both	502-245-1576
Medmark Treatment Centers - BayMark Health Servs of Kentucky Inc	Substance Abuse	502-434-5566
North Clark Medical Group LLC	Substance Abuse	502-233-3290
Seven Counties Services - HOT Counties	Both	502-222-7210
Seven Counties Services - Womens Addiction Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	502-287-0700
Seven Counties Services - Womens Renaissance Center	Substance Abuse	502-437-5066
Shelbyville Comprehensive Trt Center - CRC Health Treatment Clinics LLC	Substance Abuse	502-647-0154

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buckner

What is the population of Buckner?

Buckner has a population of 3,786 residents and is located in Kentucky. The population density is 438 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45.7% female and 54.3% male.

Is Buckner expensive to live in?

Buckner is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $149,700, 99% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $389,900 (38% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,536 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Buckner safe?

Buckner is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 154 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,436 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Buckner receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Buckner?

Buckner has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Buckner?

The job market in Buckner is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,311. There are 2,480 business establishments in the area, including 81 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 19.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Buckner?

The median home value in Buckner is $389,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $434,049. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,536. Fair market rent is $794 for a 1-bedroom and $984 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 94.4%. The average annual property tax is $5,979.

How are the schools in Buckner?

Schools in Buckner score 6.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 56.3% of adults in Buckner hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. 21.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Buckner?

The obesity rate in Buckner is 34.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 23.3% of adults are smokers. 33.1% are physically inactive. 92.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,675.

What is transportation like in Buckner?

The average commute in Buckner is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 72% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Buckner?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Buckner is 83.2% White, 6.3% Black or African American, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino. 97.8% of residents speak only English at home. 7.4% of the population are military veterans. 4.1% of residents have a disability. 99.6% have health insurance coverage.

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Economy 13/13

Housing 13/17

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Crime & Safety 3/12

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