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Bayard, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Guthrie County County
Bayard, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Bayard a Good Place to Live?
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $105,773. 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.
Safety & Crime
Bayard reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,346/100K.
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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.