At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$28,431 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $170,314
Median Rent
$533/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
14.4% smoking rate
How Bagley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bagley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bagley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bagley residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,431. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 395 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bagley is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,314. Median rent is $533/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.7% of adults in Bagley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bagley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population218
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density703/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$28,431
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$533
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$170,314
Housing Units152
Rent Burden32.9%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,483/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation1,107 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute33 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Bagley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.