At a Glance
Median Income
$74,583
$46,937 per capita
Home Value
$108,800
Zillow: $161,871
Violent Crime
467/100K
12,270/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Bidwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bidwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bidwell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bidwell residents earn a median household income of $74,583 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,937. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 757 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bidwell is $108,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,871. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Bidwell reports 467 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 12,270/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Bidwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bidwell has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,124
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density739/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,583
Per Capita$46,937
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$2,336M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,800
Rent
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$161,871
Housing Units507
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent467/100K
Property12,270/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation760 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute16 min
Broadband68.9%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bidwell was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.