At a Glance
Home Value
$67,600
Zillow: $173,510
Median Rent
$450/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
76.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
20.4% smoking rate
How Birch Tree Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Birch Tree's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Birch Tree a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Birch Tree is $67,600 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,510. Median rent is $450/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
6.7% of adults in Birch Tree hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
76.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Birch Tree has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population395
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$22,566
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty13.6%
Housing
Home Value$67,600
Rent$450
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$173,510
Housing Units240
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation988 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+76.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Broadband91.1%
EV Stations4
Did You Know?
The median home in Birch Tree was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Sharp County Regional (50 miles).
36.7% of the population has a disability.