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Badger, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County
Badger, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Badger a Good Place to Live?
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 1.9% (47% 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 $177,568. 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.
Safety & Crime
Badger reports 685 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,979/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.