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Buckeye, IA
City in Hardin County, Iowa.
Population
75
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
76
ZIP codes
0
Buckeye and its ZIP codes
Buckeye at a glance
- Buckeye is 32% denser than Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Buckeye.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,405
6,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $6,975 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Buckeye, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buckeye, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Buckeye
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AldenCity | 6.3 mi | 1.6 |
| RadcliffeCity | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| Iowa FallsCity | 8.6 mi | 5.4 |
| OwasaCity | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| HubbardCity | 9 mi | 1.8 |
| WilliamsCity | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| PopejoyCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| EllsworthCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| New ProvidenceCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| BlairsburgCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| EldoraCity | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| Jewell JunctionCity | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| Steamboat RockCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| BradfordCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| RandallCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buckeye, IA in?
- Buckeye is in Hardin County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Buckeye, IA?
- About 75 people live in Buckeye, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buckeye?
- Nearby places include Alden (6.3 mi), Radcliffe (7.6 mi), Iowa Falls (8.6 mi), Owasa (8.8 mi), Hubbard (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023