At a Glance
Median Income
$76,875
$37,227 per capita
Home Value
$136,300
Zillow: $180,007
Median Rent
$770/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
17.0% 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 $76,875 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,227. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Badger is $136,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,007. Median rent is $770/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
24.2% of adults in Badger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Badger has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population475
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,875
Per Capita$37,227
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,300
Rent$770
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$180,007
Housing Units225
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,220/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation1,154 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Badger was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.