At a Glance
Median Income
$68,571
$23,779 per capita
Home Value
$72,000
Zillow: $303,349
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
15.4% 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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Badger residents earn a median household income of $68,571 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,779. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 279 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Badger is $72,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,349. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
11.3% of adults in Badger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Badger has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population164
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,571
Per Capita$23,779
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,000
Rent
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$303,349
Housing Units69
Rent Burden20.6%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,695/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain26.2 in/yr
Elevation1,722 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations5
Did You Know?
The median home in Badger was built in 1938.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.363 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.