At a Glance
Median Income
$32,813
$26,220 per capita
Home Value
$72,600
Zillow: $123,083
Median Rent
$354/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
13.9% smoking rate
How Binford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Binford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Binford 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
Binford residents earn a median household income of $32,813 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,220. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 107 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Binford is $72,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,083. Median rent is $354/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.8% of adults in Binford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Binford has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population148
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$32,813
Per Capita$26,220
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$204M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,600
Rent$354
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$123,083
Housing Units121
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,661/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation1,521 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband64.0%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Binford was founded in 1899.
The median home in Binford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.