Median Income
$64,000
15% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.8%
86% lower than US avg
Unemployment
17.9%
397% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
19.2%
55% higher than US avg
How Badger Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population682
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density937/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C
Median Income$64,000
Per Capita$42,800
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty19.2%
Commute29 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units295
Rent Burden8.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation325 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+23.4%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Badger a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Badger receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Badger has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Badger is $64,000, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Badger is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.4% have completed high school.
Badger has a population of 682 with a density of 937 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).
Population
682
Total Population
2021 Census
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Badger is $64,000, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $64,000 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 17.9% |
| 397% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% |
| 55% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
The median home value in Badger is $150,000, 47% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 96.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.8% |
| Housing Units | 295 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Badger vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Badger vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 937/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9833°N, 56.0315°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |