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Baird, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Callahan County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,687 Population 634/sq mi density
$52,222 Median Income $30,751 per capita
$74,600 Home Value $189,794 Zillow
$702 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 1,127 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,222 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,600 home value, $702/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Baird, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,222
31% below
$30,751 per capita
Home Value
$74,600
74% below
Zillow: $189,794
Median Rent
$702/mo
40% below
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
65% below
1,127/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
328 sunny days/yr

How Baird Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Baird's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
26%
Rent
60%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baird a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baird residents earn a median household income of $52,222 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,751. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 340 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baird is $74,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,794. Median rent is $702/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Baird reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,127/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.0% of adults in Baird hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baird has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,687
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density634/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,222
Per Capita$30,751
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$553M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,600
Rent$702
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$189,794
Housing Units796
Rent Burden19.2%

Crime

F
Violent133/100K
Property1,127/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault133/100K
Burglary663/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,448/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain29.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,715 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Baird was founded in 1881.
The median home in Baird was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.