At a Glance
Median Income
$53,169
$30,128 per capita
Home Value
$122,000
Zillow: $154,809
Median Rent
$735/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
213/100K
2,450/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bucyrus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bucyrus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bucyrus a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bucyrus residents earn a median household income of $53,169 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,128. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 948 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bucyrus is $122,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,809. Median rent is $735/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Bucyrus reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,450/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.9% of adults in Bucyrus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bucyrus has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population11,619
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,572/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,169
Per Capita$30,128
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$1,760M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,000
Rent$735
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$154,809
Housing Units5,545
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent213/100K
Property2,450/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault137/100K
Burglary418/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,003 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bucyrus was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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