At a Glance
Median Income
$54,063
$28,844 per capita
Home Value
$180,800
Zillow: $189,147
Median Rent
$698/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
16.9% smoking rate
How Baggs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baggs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baggs a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baggs residents earn a median household income of $54,063 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,844. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 464 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baggs is $180,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,147. Median rent is $698/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
7.0% of adults in Baggs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baggs has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population411
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density806/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$28,844
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$1,246M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,800
Rent$698
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$189,147
Housing Units213
Rent Burden18.7%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,530/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain11.2 in/yr
Elevation6,249 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Baggs was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Southwest Wyoming Regional (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.