The Town FilesBucklin, Kansas
City in Ford County · population 727 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $84,600
- Household income
- $60,208
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 49.0
Bucklin is a city of 727 people in Ford County, Kansas. The median home is worth $84,600, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for retirees than 100% of Kansas towns, quieter than 96% of Kansas towns, better for young professionals than 76% of Kansas towns.
How Bucklin ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bucklin is worth $84,600, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $60,208, which is more affordable than 92% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $690 a month. 77.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bucklin | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $84,600 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $690 | $815 |
| Median household income | $60,208 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 77.2% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bucklin
| People | Bucklin | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.2% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 13.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 16.5 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Bucklin
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 26.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.1 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bucklin since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 7, 2002 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 12, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 163 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on July 23, 1996.
Severe weather in Ford County since 1996
Ford County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4774: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4747: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 25, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4654: Severe Winter Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| February 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4640: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Ford County
Ford County had 18,147 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,782 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Bucklin itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Bucklin
2 public schools with 221 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucklin Elem | PK-8 | 153 | 12.8 |
| Bucklin High | 9-12 | 68 | 8.5 |
Towns near Bucklin
- Greensburg, KS19.3 mi · 740 people · home $190,800
- Wilroads Gardens, KS19.7 mi · 639 people · home $93,400
- Spearville, KS21.7 mi · 791 people · home $206,700
- Minneola, KS22.0 mi · 738 people · home $96,200
- Dodge City, KS25.6 mi · 27,788 people · home $151,700
- Coldwater, KS25.9 mi · 687 people · home $85,600
- Ashland, KS26.1 mi · 783 people · home $70,300
- Kinsley, KS28.6 mi · 1,456 people · home $68,200
Bucklin questions
Is Bucklin, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bucklin scores better for retirees than 100% of Kansas towns and quieter than 96%. 26.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.0).
How much does a house cost in Bucklin?
The median owner-occupied home in Bucklin is valued at $84,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,208, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $690 a month.
What is the weather like in Bucklin?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.0 inches of precipitation a year and 18.1 inches of snow.
Does Bucklin get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bucklin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 7, 2002. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)