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Bucklin, Kansas

city · Ford County

At a glance

652
Population
$84,600
Median home value (all homes)
72% below U.S. median
$144,516
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$690/mo
Median rent
49% below U.S. median
$60,208
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
16.5 min
Average commute
96.2%
Homes with broadband
94.14%
Locations with fiber available
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing54% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost41% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college29 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college74 mi
High school graduates94.3%
College graduates26.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Dodge City/Ford County Development Corp.
Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation is an economic development organization serving Dodge City and Ford County, Kansas, focused on promoting business development, housing, and community improvements, including programs and incentives to support industry growth.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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