At a Glance
Median Income
$33,295
$16,165 per capita
Home Value
$104,700
Zillow: $195,362
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
48.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
20.3%
42.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
18.7% smoking rate
How Bodfish Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bodfish's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bodfish 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
Bodfish residents earn a median household income of $33,295 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,165. The unemployment rate stands at 20.3% (464% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bodfish is $104,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,362. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 48.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
13.5% of adults in Bodfish hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bodfish has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population2,191
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density267/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$33,295
Per Capita$16,165
Unemployment20.3%
Poverty42.4%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,700
Rent$1,057
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$195,362
Housing Units1,102
Rent Burden48.2%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.7%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation3,847 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Bodfish was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (95 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.