At a Glance
Median Income
$43,438
$23,191 per capita
Home Value
$33,800
Zillow: $120,280
Median Rent
$381/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
19.8% smoking rate
How Baylis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baylis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baylis a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baylis residents earn a median household income of $43,438 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,191. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baylis is $33,800 , 88% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,280. Median rent is $381/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
2.9% of adults in Baylis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baylis has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population139
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,438
Per Capita$23,191
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$825M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
A+
Home Value$33,800
Rent$381
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$120,280
Housing Units88
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,047/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation869 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute29 min
Broadband58.5%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Baylis was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.