At a Glance
Median Income
$57,292
$19,260 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $123,900
Violent Crime
23/100K
603/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
73.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
31.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Braxton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Braxton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Braxton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Braxton residents earn a median household income of $57,292 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,260. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,585 business establishments, including 389 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Braxton is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,900. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Braxton reports 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 603/100K.
Education
5.2% of adults in Braxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
73.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Braxton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population245
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,292
Per Capita$19,260
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty31.1%
County GDP$10,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,006
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$123,900
Housing Units80
Rent Burden18.5%
Crime
F
Violent23/100K
Property603/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain61.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation348 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+73.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute41 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Braxton was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 389 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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