At a Glance
Median Income
$98,641
$26,309 per capita
Median Rent
$611/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
13.8% smoking rate
How Bagdad Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bagdad's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bagdad a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bagdad residents earn a median household income of $98,641 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,309. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,444 business establishments, including 612 restaurants.
Education
10.5% of adults in Bagdad hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bagdad has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population2,757
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density342/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$98,641
Per Capita$26,309
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$12,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$611
Ownership4.8%
Zillow$347,707
Housing Units805
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain15.9 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation3,784 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute10 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Bagdad was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
1.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 612 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.