At a Glance
Median Income
$54,500
$29,944 per capita
Home Value
$26,100
Zillow: $100,538
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
72.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
14.6% smoking rate
How Boyd Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boyd's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boyd a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boyd residents earn a median household income of $54,500 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,944. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boyd is $26,100 , 91% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,538. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.3% of adults in Boyd hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
72.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boyd has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population186
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans23.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,500
Per Capita$29,944
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$784M
Avg Weekly Wage$954
Housing
A+
Home Value$26,100
Rent
Ownership98.8%
Zillow$100,538
Housing Units111
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,670/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain24.6 in/yr
Elevation1,052 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+72.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Boyd was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.