At a Glance
Home Value
$180,200
Zillow: $392,323
Violent Crime
167/100K
5,276/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Bucksport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bucksport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bucksport a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bucksport is $180,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,323. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Bucksport reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,276/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Bucksport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bucksport has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population583
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$31,343
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
Home Value$180,200
Rent
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$392,323
Housing Units351
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent167/100K
Property5,276/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,428/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain55.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Broadband74.2%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bucksport was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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