At a Glance
Median Income
$72,778
$29,282 per capita
Home Value
$196,300
Zillow: $250,538
Median Rent
$913/mo
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
15.5% smoking rate
How Bauxite Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bauxite's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bauxite a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bauxite residents earn a median household income of $72,778 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,282. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,457 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bauxite is $196,300 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,538. Median rent is $913/month, with 14.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
11.7% of adults in Bauxite hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bauxite has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population762
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,778
Per Capita$29,282
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$4,029M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,300
Rent$913
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$250,538
Housing Units351
Rent Burden14.6%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation410 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Bauxite was founded in 1973.
The median home in Bauxite was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.