At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$26,764 per capita
Home Value
$58,100
Zillow: $217,147
Violent Crime
67/100K
4,204/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Babcock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Babcock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Babcock a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Babcock residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,764. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,131 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Babcock is $58,100 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,147. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Babcock reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,204/100K.
Education
2.9% of adults in Babcock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Babcock has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population88
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans80.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$26,764
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$5,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,100
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$217,147
Housing Units46
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent67/100K
Property4,204/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation974 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute37 min
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Babcock was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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