At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
73.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
49.1%
26.3% smoking rate
How Badger Lee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Badger Lee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Badger Lee a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
16.2% of adults in Badger Lee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
73.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Badger Lee has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population42
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$32,179
Unemployment
Poverty60.0%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$180,499
Housing Units29
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity49.1%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking26.3%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death14,517/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation586 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+73.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Badger Lee was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
42.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.