At a Glance
Median Income
$43,068
$15,670 per capita
Home Value
$130,500
Zillow: $185,060
Median Rent
$841/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
586/100K
4,877/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Badin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Badin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Badin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Badin residents earn a median household income of $43,068 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,670. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,703 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Badin is $130,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,060. Median rent is $841/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Badin reports 586 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,877/100K.
Education
9.0% of adults in Badin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Badin has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,163
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,195/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,068
Per Capita$15,670
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$2,785M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,500
Rent$841
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$185,060
Housing Units540
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent586/100K
Property4,877/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,233/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation522 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Badin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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