At a Glance
Median Income
$88,641
$35,775 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
Zillow: $140,400
Violent Crime
144/100K
864/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
20.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
330 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 $88,641 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,775. 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 579 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baker is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,400. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Baker reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 864/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Baker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
20.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baker has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population65
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density66/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans53.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,641
Per Capita$35,775
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A+
Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$140,400
Housing Units34
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property864/100K
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,313/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2,848 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+20.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Broadband27.0%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Baker was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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