At a Glance
Median Income
$98,042
$51,997 per capita
Home Value
$291,600
Zillow: $317,494
Median Rent
$1,672/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
15.0% smoking rate
How Badger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Badger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Badger a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Badger residents earn a median household income of $98,042 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,997. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,441 business establishments, including 247 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Badger is $291,600 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,494. Median rent is $1,672/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
25.9% of adults in Badger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Badger has an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C).
Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population19,033
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans22.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$98,042
Per Capita$51,997
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A+
Home Value$291,600
Rent$1,672
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$317,494
Housing Units7,614
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp27°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation472 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Badger was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 247 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.