At a Glance
Median Income
$30,179
$25,291 per capita
Home Value
$78,500
Zillow: $324,271
Median Rent
$715/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
18.4% 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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.4% (61% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population311
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,003/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$30,179
Per Capita$25,291
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$619M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,500
Rent$715
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$324,271
Housing Units145
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,644/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain52.7 in/yr
Elevation2,354 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute35 min
Broadband74.8%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bayard was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.