Median Income
$43,750
42% lower than US avg
Home Value
$57,700
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.3%
90% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$917
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
27.5%
122% higher than US avg
How Bayard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population399
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density907/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$24,002
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$753M
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,700
Rent$917
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$105,773
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity38.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation1,136 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+96.0%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.0%
Libraries8
Is Bayard a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bayard receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Bayard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bayard is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. The poverty rate of 27.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bayard is $57,700, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
3.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Bayard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Bayard has a population of 399 with a density of 907 people per square mile. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 2.5% Black.
Population
39.1yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
The median household income in Bayard is $43,750, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $43,750 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $24,002 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,854 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 27.5% |
| 122% above US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 395 |
| County GDP | $753M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,696 |
| 63% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.87% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
The median home value in Bayard is $57,700, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $917 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $105,773.
Home Values
| Census Median | $57,700 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $105,773 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $917 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,696 |
| 63% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 9.87% |
In Bayard, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.7% report depression. 25.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Bayard vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,483/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
Crime Rates: Bayard vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
Safety Score
Bayard has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 35.0 inches |
| 8% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,136 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 907/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8521°N, 94.5586°W |
| County FIPS | 19077 |