At a Glance
Median Income
$50,139
$36,125 per capita
Home Value
$115,200
Zillow: $146,622
Median Rent
$808/mo
16.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
18.3% 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
3.4 / 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 $50,139 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,125. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bagley is $115,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,622. Median rent is $808/month, with 16.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
16.9% of adults in Bagley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bagley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population345
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density466/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,139
Per Capita$36,125
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,200
Rent$808
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$146,622
Housing Units363
Rent Burden16.5%
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation632 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Bagley was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.