At a Glance
Median Income
$63,438
$22,662 per capita
Home Value
$66,700
Zillow: $323,623
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
17.8% smoking rate
How Bairdstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bairdstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bairdstown 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
Bairdstown residents earn a median household income of $63,438 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,662. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,961 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bairdstown is $66,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,623. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
5.3% of adults in Bairdstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bairdstown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population82
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,438
Per Capita$22,662
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$7,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,700
Rent
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$323,623
Housing Units42
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation735 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bairdstown was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.