Bucklin is a small town of 434 in Missouri, with a median household income of $39,813
and a 3.2% 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 (B), 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: 85.9
Bucklin's overall cost of living index is 85.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bucklin costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bucklin, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$72,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$607
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bucklin's violent crime rate is 176.2 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
176.2 /100k
Property Crime
453.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bucklin is served primarily by BUCKLIN R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bucklin, MO
National Avg
School District
BUCKLIN R-II
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bucklin sees average highs of 36.1°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.9 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 $72,800 and median rent is $607/month.
Bucklin's violent crime rate is 176.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 453.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bucklin are operated by BUCKLIN R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.7:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bucklin, MO has a population of 434, a median household income of $39,813, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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 36.1°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches
with about 18.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bucklin, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64631.
The population of Bucklin, Missouri is 434 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bucklin: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $72,800, median household income $39,813, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.