Bucklin is a small town of 684 in Kansas, with a median household income of $58,314
and a 0.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bucklin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bucklin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bucklin city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.2
Bucklin's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bucklin costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bucklin, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$94,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$704
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,314
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Bucklin's violent crime rate is 238.0 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
238.0 /100k
Property Crime
1302.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bucklin is served primarily by Bucklin.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bucklin, KS
National Avg
School District
Bucklin
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bucklin sees average highs of 43.2°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 24.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Bucklin's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bucklin roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $94,200 and median rent is $704/month.
Bucklin's violent crime rate is 238.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1302.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bucklin are operated by Bucklin.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bucklin, KS has a population of 684, a median household income of $58,314, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bucklin averages 43.2°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.0 inches
with about 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bucklin, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67834.
The population of Bucklin, Kansas is 684 with a median age of 53.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bucklin: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $94,200, median household income $58,314, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bucklin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.