At a Glance
Median Income
$61,818
$27,751 per capita
Home Value
$107,900
Zillow: $154,974
Median Rent
$553/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
16.5% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bayard residents earn a median household income of $61,818 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,751. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bayard is $107,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,974. Median rent is $553/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
22.7% of adults in Bayard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayard has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Data Overview
People
Population1,509
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,156/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,818
Per Capita$27,751
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$2,384M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,900
Rent$553
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$154,974
Housing Units649
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation3,765 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bayard was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.