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A village of 409 people in Illinois
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About Buckner

Village in Illinois, United States
409Population
0.9 sq miArea
405 ftElevation

Buckner is a village in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 409 at the 2020 census. The current mayor is Aaron Eubanks.

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ZIP code62819
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Most working residents leave Buckner for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Christopher (13%), Marion (10%) and Mount Vernon (8%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Christopher
13%
Marion
10%
Mount Vernon
8%
Du Quoin
6%
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3better than IL·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Franklin HospitalBenton · 5.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation & Rea ClinicChristopher · 3.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Buckner · CMS · HRSAHealth in Buckner →

Natural hazards in Buckner

74
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🥶 Cold waves
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Buckner has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 27°Winter
67° / 45°Spring
87° / 65°Summer
69° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Christopher Public LibraryChristopher · 2.1 miles · 29 hrs a week

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