Median Income
$63,125
16% lower than US avg
Home Value
$79,300
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$775
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
18.3%
48% higher than US avg
How Bunceton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population269
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$24,079
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.3%
Commute29 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,300
Rent$775
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$254,047
Housing Units148
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Uninsured9.0%
Smoking18.3%
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband75.2%
Is Bunceton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bunceton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Bunceton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bunceton is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 18.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bunceton is $79,300, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Bunceton has a population of 269 with a density of 286 people per square mile. The median age is 47.4 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.3%), with 5.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Black.
Population
47.4yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Bunceton is $63,125, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,125 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $24,079 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% |
| 48% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 2.8% |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
The median home value in Bunceton is $79,300, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $254,047.
Home Values
| Census Median | $79,300 |
| 72% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $254,047 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 79.0% |
| Housing Units | 148 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
Property Tax
In Bunceton, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.0% of residents lack health insurance. 18.3% are current smokers. 25.9% report depression. 29.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Bunceton vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| 31% above US avg |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Short Sleep | 39.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 74.8% |
| Uninsured | 9.0% |
| 5% above US avg |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Dental Visits | 56.6% |
Food & Exercise