Buckner, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,917 Population 1,630/sq mi density
$84,572 Median Income $34,551 per capita
$177,100 Home Value $208,447 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
350 Violent Crime/100K 1,191 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$84,572 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,100 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Buckner, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,572
13% above
$34,551 per capita
Home Value
$177,100
37% below
Zillow: $208,447
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
8% below
1,191/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
113%
Home Value
63%
Rent
86%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buckner a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Buckner residents earn a median household income of $84,572 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,551. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buckner is $177,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,447. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Buckner reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,191/100K.

Education

21.8% of adults in Buckner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buckner has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,917
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,630/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,572
Per Capita$34,551
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$177,100
Rent$1,000
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$208,447
Housing Units1,177
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent350/100K
Property1,191/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation751 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.4%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

Buckner was founded in 1875.
The median home in Buckner was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (30 miles).
15.9% of the population has a disability.