How long is the commute from Buckner, MO?
Workers who live in Buckner, MO take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.1 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Buckner get to work
| Means of transportation | Buckner | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.7% (±5.6 points) | 72.7% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±2.5 points) | 7.0% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.0 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | 15.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Buckner, the average commute is higher than in Jackson County (23.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Buckner, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Buckner ranks 7 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 440 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Buckner
| Vehicles available | Buckner | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±2.9 points) | 8.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.5% (±17.0 points) | 39.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±12.9 points) | 35.4% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.6% (±7.2 points) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Buckner, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jackson County (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Buckner
| Buckner | Jackson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | 15.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±3.5 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±4.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.4 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Buckner, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (91.0%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Buckner
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner | — | 27.1 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Sibley | 3.0 mi | 32.4 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Levasy | 3.7 mi | 33.0 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Napoleon | 5.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Orrick | 6.8 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Grain Valley | 8.2 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fleming | 8.9 mi | 40.7 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Independence | 8.9 mi | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Blue Springs | 9.1 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Independence, MO (23.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fleming, MO (40.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lone Jack | 33.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 2 | Levasy | 33.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 3 | Sibley | 32.4 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Oak Grove | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 | Lake Lotawana | 28.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Blue Summit | 27.3 minutes (±8.5) |
| 7 | Buckner | 27.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Greenwood | 27.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Grain Valley | 25.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | Blue Springs | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Lee's Summit | 25.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 12 | Raytown | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Independence | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Jackson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Buckner
How long is the average commute in Buckner?
Workers who live in Buckner, MO take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Buckner without a car?
4.8% of households in Buckner have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Buckner?
8.0% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Buckner worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buckner city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buckner city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buckner city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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