Buckner, Missouri
Buckner is a city of 2,914 people in Jackson County, Missouri, founded in 1875.
Why visit Buckner
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Sibley Railroad Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Buckner
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Buckner
Buckner is a city in Jackson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,945 at the 2020 census. For decades it was best known for TV and radio commercials promoting local automobile dealership Lasater Ford, run by the Lasater brothers, Wilson and Milton and later Halverson Ford. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Buckner, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Sibley Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Railroad bridge between Jackson County, Missouri, and Ray County, Missouri
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
114 East Monroe Street, Buckner
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
Churches and places of worship8
Anchor of Truth Church of God
Church · Church Of God · 0.6 mi
206 North Sibley Street, Buckner
Buckner United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
101 South Hudson Street, Buckner
Catholic Church of the Santa Fe
Church · Roman Catholic
231 South Sibley Street, Buckner
First Christian Church
Church · Nondenominational
126 South Hudson Street, Buckner
Living Waters Family Worship
Church · Nondenominational
211 South Osage Street, Buckner
History
Buckner was established in 1875. In its inception Buckner was a railroad depot town for the newly built Wyandotte, Kansas City and Northwestern Railroad. In 1879, the line was purchased by the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Where Buckner derives its name from is a point of contention. It was likely named for Walker Buckner, who was a board member of the WKCNW Railroad that founded the town. Others suggest it was named after former US Senator Alexander Buckner (1830-1833) who served on the States Constitutional Convention in 1820, or named after Real Estate operator Simon Buckner. Yet another claim as namesake is Thomas W. Buckner, an original owner of the site.
From the History section of Buckner, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Car. Tech. Ctr. At Ft. Osage
School · 4.9 mi
25102 E. Us 24 Highway, Independence
Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr
School · 5.6 mi
31604 E Pink Hill Road, Grain Valley
Grain Valley North Middle Schl
School · 5.5 mi
31608 E Pink Hill Road, Grain Valley
Lewis And Clark Learning Ctr.
School · 5.1 mi
25102 E. Us 24 Highway, Independence
Healthcare1
Map of Buckner
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 1.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 2.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.4 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 2.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 1.8 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Independence (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jackson County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-30: Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Grain Valley 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Independence 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Blue Springs 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Liberty 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Excelsior Springs 15 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Blue Summit 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Raytown 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Lee's Summit 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Kearney 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Kansas City 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BNSF Bridge Sibley, Missouri, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Buckner City Hall, Rowen Hansen, CC BY-SA 4.0
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