At a Glance
Median Income
$59,451
$26,519 per capita
Home Value
$146,700
Zillow: $186,661
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
402/100K
1,751/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
19.1% smoking rate
How Baker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baker a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baker residents earn a median household income of $59,451 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,519. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,119 business establishments, including 1,171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baker is $146,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,661. Median rent is $1,031/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Baker reports 402 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,751/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Baker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baker has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population12,322
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density1,462/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,451
Per Capita$26,519
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$47,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,700
Rent$1,031
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$186,661
Housing Units5,058
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent402/100K
Property1,751/100K
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain61.9 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation81 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Baker was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
There are 1,171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 90 fatal vehicle crashes.