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Bayard, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Grant County County
Bayard, WV
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 $30,179 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,291. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 364 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bayard is $78,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,271. Median rent is $715/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Bayard reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Bayard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayard has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.