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Bucklin

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Bucklin

Total population

652

Median home value

$84,600

26.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$60,208

Bucklin$60k
National$74k
Elevation733 m
Land area1.53 km²
Weather63°F · Mostly Clear
Coordinates37.55°, -99.63°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
733 m
Area
1.53 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Bucklin is a city in Ford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 727. It is located along U.S. Route 54 highway.

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History & geography

History

The community was originally called Corbitt Bucklin was incorporated in 1909. It was situated at the junction of two railroads.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bucklin has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
49
Median home value
$84,600
Housing units
370
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
4.4%

Race & ethnicity

White
93.3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
4.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
37.5486
Longitude
-99.6344
Water area
0.03 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight
63°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
92°F
Sunny
Friday Night
68°F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
95°F
Sunny
Saturday Night
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday
98°F
Sunny

Forecast for Bucklin, KS from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
29.5%
Diabetes
8.4%
Adult obesity
33.9%
Binge drinking
18.9%
Adult smoking
13.4%
No leisure activity
21.6%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Kansas

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.85
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,770

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
185
Avg daily Wikipedia views
6
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Bucklin

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Site
ARKANSAS R AT DODGE CITY, KS
Distance
25.7 mi
Gage height
6.74 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-18 01:00 UTC.

Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • iNaturalist
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library
  • • NASA EONET