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A village of 775 people in Michigan
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About Buckley

Village in Michigan, United States
775Population
1.8 sq miArea
1,050 ftElevation

Buckley is a village in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 775 at the 2020 census, an increase from 697 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Hanover Township, and lies immediately south of the Grand Traverse County line. The village lies about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) north of Mesick, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Cadillac, and about 15 miles (24 km) south of Traverse City.

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ZIP code49620
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Housing in Buckley

$288K▲ 3.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Buckley home is worth about $288,000, up 3.3% in a year, 8% above the Michigan typical home.

Only 2 sales in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Buckley for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Traverse City (24%), Garfield (15%) and Cadillac (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Traverse City
24%
Garfield
15%
Cadillac
5%
Springville
5%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Buckley →

Health in Buckley

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1better than MI·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Munson Medical CenterTraverse City · 18.1 mi · ER
Traverse Health Clinic and CoalitionTraverse City · 16.8 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 Buckley · CMS · HRSAHealth in Buckley →

Natural hazards in Buckley

16
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves❄️ Winter weather
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Buckley →

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Buckley has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 101 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 15°Winter
54° / 31°Spring
79° / 54°Summer
57° / 38°Fall
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Buckley Branch - Wexford County Library305 South First Street · part of Cadillac Wexford Public Library
Fine-freeE-books12 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Buckley Branch - Wexford County Library →

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