Buckner Kentucky Map

About Buckner, Kentucky

Buckner is a locality in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,119. The population density is 169.2 people per km². Buckner is located at 38.3837°N, 85.4400°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40031.

Buckner unfurls across rolling, verdant terrain, a landscape softened by the gentle curves of the Kentucky countryside. It lies 14.7 miles north-north-east of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 27°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-east of Owen. Here, the land breathes with a quiet resilience, its undulating fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards horizons where scattered woodlands punctuate the view. The air itself carries a certain cleanness, especially after a summer rain, smelling of damp earth and the faint sweetness of ripening grain. Old farmhouses, their paint weathered to a soft patina, stand sentinel over acres that have been worked for generations, their porches often catching the late afternoon sun in a warm, golden wash. The character of Buckner is one of unassuming permanence, a place where the seasons paint the land in broad, deliberate strokes, and the days seem to unfold with a steady, unhurried grace. The history of Buckner is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the agricultural bounty it has consistently yielded. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the rich loam of Oldham County, the area's economy has long been rooted in farming, with tobacco and livestock once playing significant roles. While modern development has brought new facets to Buckner, the echoes of its agrarian past remain, visible in the enduring farmsteads and the deep respect for the land. The presence of several well-established horse farms speaks to a continuing legacy of equestrian tradition, a nod to Kentucky's broader fame. Life in Buckner moves at a pace that allows for neighborly conversation on front porches and for the quiet observation of the changing light as dusk settles, casting long shadows across the fields.

About This Buckner Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buckner, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.383678, -85.439959. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Buckner and Oldham County.

Detailed location data for Buckner includes the ZIP code (40031), telephone area code (502), county seat of Oldham County (La Grange), and school district assignment (Oldham County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Buckner is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.