At a Glance
Median Income
$98,750
$46,354 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $332,584
Violent Crime
193/100K
3,568/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baker residents earn a median household income of $98,750 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,354. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,520 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baker is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,584. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Baker reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,568/100K.
Education
10.8% of adults in Baker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baker has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population50
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans39.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,750
Per Capita$46,354
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$332,584
Housing Units21
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property3,568/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,319/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation937 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute29 min
Broadband24.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Baker was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hector International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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