At a Glance
Median Income
$52,222
$30,751 per capita
Home Value
$74,600
Zillow: $201,171
Median Rent
$702/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
16.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baird a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 4.2% (17% above 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 $201,171. 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.
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 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,687
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density634/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,222
Per Capita$30,751
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$553M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,600
Rent$702
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$201,171
Housing Units796
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,448/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain25.2 in/yr
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.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.