Median Income $48,750

35% lower than US avg

Home Value $75,000

73% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 10.7%

68% lower than US avg

Median Rent $533

54% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.0%

15% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.9%

36% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.2%

50% lower than US avg

How Bagley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population218

Median Age56.0 yrs

Density703/mi²

Male / Female50% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+

Median Income$48,750

Per Capita$28,431

Unemployment4.9%

Poverty6.2%

County GDP$753M

Commute33 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$75,000

Rent$533

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$156,934

Housing Units152

Rent Burden32.9%

Health

Obesity37.0%

Uninsured7.1%

Smoking14.4%

Depression20.8%

Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain37.1 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation1,107 ft (337 m)

Education

Bachelor's+10.7%

High School+86.0%

Graduate+3.0%

School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%

Commute33 min

Broadband87.9%

Libraries8

Is Bagley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bagley receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bagley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bagley is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bagley is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $533 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Bagley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bagley has a population of 218 with a density of 703 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 3.2% Hispanic, 2.3% Black.

Population

218

Total Population

703

People / sq mi

56.0yrs

Median Age

44% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%

Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bagley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bagley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bagley is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Bagley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$48,750
	35% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,431
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,041
IRS Avg AGI	$87,854

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.9%
	36% above US avg
Poverty Rate	6.2%
	50% below US avg
Establishments (County)	395
County GDP	$753M

Business (County)

Restaurants	27
Healthcare	27
Retail	36
Manufacturing	7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,696
	63% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	7.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	32.7 min
Drive Alone	86.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	11.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bagley is $75,000, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $533 (54% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $156,934.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$75,000
	73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$156,934

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$533
	54% below US avg
Rent Burden	32.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$738
1 Bedroom	$788
2 Bedrooms	$989
3 Bedrooms	$1,282
4 Bedrooms	$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	81.0%
Housing Units	152
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,696
	63% above US avg
Effective Rate	7.59%

In Bagley, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 14.4% are current smokers. 20.8% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bagley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.0%
	15% above US avg
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart Disease	5.0%
High Blood Pressure	29.3%
Asthma	10.0%
COPD	5.5%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.4%
	3% above US avg
Binge Drinking	23.0%
Physical Inactivity	23.1%
Depression	20.8%
Mental Distress	17.0%
Physical Distress	11.5%
Short Sleep	33.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.9%
Uninsured	7.1%
	17% below US avg
Checkup Rate	73.9%
Dental Visits	71.3%
Premature Death	6,483/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.0/10
Exercise Access	47.2%
Healthcare Facilities	27

Bagley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	48.4°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	37.1 inches
	2% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,107 ft (337 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	703/sq mi
Coordinates	41.8464°N, 94.4303°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	19077

It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38-point margin. 87.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.3%

D 30.3%

Winner: Republican by 38 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	10.7%
	68% below US avg
High School+	86.0%
Graduate Degree+	3.0%
School Test Score	5.73

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2	Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density	703/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	87.9%
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	27
Restaurants	27
Retail Stores	36

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	32.7 min
Drive Alone	86.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	11.4%

Bagley, IA

How Bagley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Bagley a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Bagley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Bagley vs U.S. Average

Income: Bagley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Bagley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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