At a Glance
Median Income
$75,625
$33,616 per capita
Median Rent
$1,550/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
1,548/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Bigelow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bigelow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bigelow a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bigelow residents earn a median household income of $75,625 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,616. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Bigelow reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,548/100K.
Education
7.5% of adults in Bigelow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bigelow has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population269
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density690/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,625
Per Capita$33,616
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$602M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$1,550
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$239,904
Housing Units112
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent146/100K
Property1,548/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain30.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,646 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bigelow was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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