Buckner, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Oldham County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
3,786
Population
438/sq mi density
$149,700
Median Income
$48,771 per capita
$389,900
Home Value
$450,204 Zillow
$1,536
Median Rent
20.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$149,700 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$389,900 home value, $1,536/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
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
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in |
Buckner has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.6").