At a Glance
Median Income
$83,068
$25,414 per capita
Violent Crime
254/100K
2,605/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
25.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Baron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baron a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baron residents earn a median household income of $83,068 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,414. 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 355 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Baron reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,605/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Baron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baron has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population308
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,068
Per Capita$25,414
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$593M
Avg Weekly Wage$815
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$184,582
Housing Units137
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property2,605/100K
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking25.2%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death16,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,014 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Baron was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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