At a Glance
Median Income
$105,132
$33,789 per capita
Home Value
$240,200
Zillow: $353,955
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
442/100K
2,951/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Baltic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baltic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baltic a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baltic residents earn a median household income of $105,132 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,789. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,989 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baltic is $240,200 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,955. Median rent is $1,116/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Baltic reports 442 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,951/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Baltic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baltic has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,512
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density2,043/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,132
Per Capita$33,789
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$22,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,200
Rent$1,116
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$353,955
Housing Units475
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
F
Violent442/100K
Property2,951/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,499 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Baltic was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.