Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
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.
Based on current data, Buckner receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Buckner stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
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.
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.
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. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $149,700 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,771 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,311 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $122,342 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,480 |
| County GDP | $3,011M |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Healthcare | 162 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,979 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.53% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |
| Census Median | $389,900 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $434,049 |
| Median List Price | $540,000 |
| Median List Price | $540,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $223 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,536 |
| 32% above US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,979 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.53% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,389/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.9 inches |
| 39% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3899°N, 85.4526°W |
| County FIPS | 21185 |
Winner: Republican by 22.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.3% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 438/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 162 |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |