At a Glance
Median Income
$37,188
$26,795 per capita
Home Value
$63,900
Zillow: $87,716
Median Rent
$750/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.5% smoking rate
How Bath Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bath's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bath a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bath residents earn a median household income of $37,188 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,795. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 655 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bath is $63,900 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,716. Median rent is $750/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
7.9% of adults in Bath hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bath has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population226
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density611/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,188
Per Capita$26,795
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$63,900
Rent$750
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$87,716
Housing Units126
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,637/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation458 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Bath was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
38.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.