At a Glance
Median Income
$23,631
$14,972 per capita
Home Value
$104,100
Zillow: $148,217
Median Rent
$646/mo
42.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
59.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
25.0% smoking rate
How Baldwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baldwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baldwin 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
Baldwin residents earn a median household income of $23,631 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,972. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 59.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baldwin is $104,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,217. Median rent is $646/month, with 42.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
10.6% of adults in Baldwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baldwin has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,161
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density914/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$23,631
Per Capita$14,972
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty59.7%
County GDP$289M
Avg Weekly Wage$766
Housing
A
Home Value$104,100
Rent$646
Ownership38.4%
Zillow$148,217
Housing Units466
Rent Burden42.6%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking25.0%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death10,149/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation836 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Baldwin was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.