At a Glance
Home Value
$43,800
Zillow: $171,055
Violent Crime
80/100K
2,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
57.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
269 sunny days/yr
How Bathgate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bathgate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bathgate a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bathgate is $43,800 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,055. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Bathgate reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,077/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Bathgate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bathgate has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C).
Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population56
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans37.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$55,786
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty57.1%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
Home Value$43,800
Rent
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$171,055
Housing Units20
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property2,077/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain22.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation821 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Broadband16.0%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Bathgate was founded in 1881.
The median home in Bathgate was built in 1953.
33.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
38.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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