At a Glance
Median Income
$75,625
$33,616 per capita
Median Rent
$1,550/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
14.7% smoking rate
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 9.6% (167% 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.
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 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population269
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density690/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born37.5%
Veterans0.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$75,625
Per Capita$33,616
Unemployment9.6%
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%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain30.2 in/yr
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
Broadband81.7%
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.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
37.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.