At a Glance
Median Income
$56,288
$24,896 per capita
Home Value
$48,900
Zillow: $82,553
Median Rent
$663/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
15.2% smoking rate
How Bazine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bazine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bazine a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bazine residents earn a median household income of $56,288 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,896. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bazine is $48,900 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $82,553. Median rent is $663/month, with 17.5% 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 1964.
Education
21.3% of adults in Bazine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bazine has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population454
Median Age24.3 yrs
Density1,009/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,288
Per Capita$24,896
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$227M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,900
Rent$663
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$82,553
Housing Units216
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation2,130 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 9%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bazine was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.