At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$24,002 per capita
Home Value
$57,700
Zillow: $113,540
Median Rent
$917/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
17.0% smoking rate
How Bayard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bayard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bayard a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bayard residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,002. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 395 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bayard is $57,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,540. Median rent is $917/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
3.3% of adults in Bayard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayard has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population399
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density907/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$24,002
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,700
Rent$917
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$113,540
Housing Units214
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,483/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,136 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Bayard was founded in 1883.
The median home in Bayard was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.