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Bucklin, MO
City in Linn County, Missouri.
Population
418
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
354
ZIP codes
0
Bucklin and its ZIP codes
Bucklin at a glance
- Bucklin is about 3.9 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Bucklin, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Linn County. PPP loans are for Bucklin.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,325
4,083 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,769
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.8M
FY 2026, $7,145 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bucklin, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
310
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
42.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bucklin, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Bucklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarcelineCity | 5.4 mi | 3.3 |
| St. CatharineCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| New CambriaCity | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| BrookfieldCity | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| EthelTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| RothvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CallaoCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| LacledeCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| LinneusCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| BevierCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| ElmerCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| WiniganCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| MendonCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| PurdinCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Prairie HillCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| South GiffordVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bucklin, MO in?
- Bucklin is in Linn County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Bucklin, MO?
- About 418 people live in Bucklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bucklin?
- Nearby places include Marceline (5.4 mi), St. Catharine (5.7 mi), New Cambria (7.4 mi), Brookfield (10 mi), Ethel (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023