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Bucklin, KS
City in Ford County, Kansas.
Population
652
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,133
ZIP codes
0
Bucklin and its ZIP codes
Bucklin at a glance
- Bucklin is about 31 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,208 a year, 19% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,600 (61% below Kansas) and median rent is $690 a month.
Local data for Bucklin, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bucklin, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,208
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$84,600
Median rent
$690/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.9%
Median age
49.0
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (120), Irish Americans (85), Mexican Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ford County. PPP loans are for Bucklin.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,337
18,345 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $3,999 per person
How people get to work
Bucklin, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.6%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bucklin, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,881
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
42
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 19°F
26.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bucklin, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Bucklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FordCity | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| MullinvilleCity | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| GreensburgCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| Wilroads GardensCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| Fort DodgeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| WrightCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| SpearvilleCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| MinneolaCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| OfferleCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| ProtectionCity | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| ColdwaterCity | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| AshlandCity | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| Dodge CityCity | 26 mi | 15 |
| WilmoreCity | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| KinsleyCity | 29 mi | 1.3 |
| HavilandCity | 29 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bucklin, KS in?
- Bucklin is in Ford County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Bucklin, KS?
- About 652 people live in Bucklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bucklin?
- Nearby places include Ford (8.9 mi), Mullinville (9.2 mi), Greensburg (19 mi), Wilroads Gardens (20 mi), Fort Dodge (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023