At a Glance
Median Income
$149,700
$48,771 per capita
Home Value
$389,900
Zillow: $434,049
Median Rent
$1,536/mo
20.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
154/100K
1,436/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.3%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
290 sunny days/yr
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buckner residents earn a median household income of $149,700 , which is 99% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,771. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,480 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buckner is $389,900 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,049. Median rent is $1,536/month, with 20.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Buckner reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,436/100K.
Education
56.3% of adults in Buckner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buckner has 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. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,786
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density438/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$149,700
Per Capita$48,771
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,011M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,311
Housing
A+
Home Value$389,900
Rent$1,536
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$434,049
Housing Units1,170
Rent Burden20.5%
Crime
F
Violent154/100K
Property1,436/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death5,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation761 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+21.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Buckner was built in 1998.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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