At a Glance
Median Income
$49,125
$21,013 per capita
Home Value
$55,700
Zillow: $91,316
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
1,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Bobtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bobtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bobtown a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bobtown residents earn a median household income of $49,125 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,013. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bobtown is $55,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,316. Median rent is $1,103/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bobtown reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,875/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Bobtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bobtown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,117
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density1,802/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,125
Per Capita$21,013
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,700
Rent$1,103
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$91,316
Housing Units312
Rent Burden22.0%
Crime
F
Violent146/100K
Property1,875/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,178 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bobtown was built in 1938.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.