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Baggs, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Moffat County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
411 Population 806/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $28,844 per capita
$180,800 Home Value $189,147 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
284 Violent Crime/100K 2,172 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$180,800 home value, $698/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Baggs, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,063
28% below
$28,844 per capita
Home Value
$180,800
36% below
Zillow: $189,147
Median Rent
$698/mo
40% below
18.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
284/100K
25% below
2,172/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
316 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
64%
Rent
60%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baggs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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.

Safety & Crime

Baggs reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,172/100K.

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. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population411
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density806/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent284/100K
Property2,172/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,530/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain11.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
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.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.