At a Glance
Median Income
$24,583
$16,660 per capita
Home Value
$78,200
Zillow: $90,511
Median Rent
$825/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
66.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
49.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
25.5% smoking rate
How Bude Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bude's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bude 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
Bude residents earn a median household income of $24,583 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,660. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 49.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 136 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bude is $78,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,511. Median rent is $825/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
9.9% of adults in Bude hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
66.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bude has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population808
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density565/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
F
Median Income$24,583
Per Capita$16,660
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty49.5%
County GDP$252M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,200
Rent$825
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$90,511
Housing Units605
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking25.5%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death13,144/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain61.8 in/yr
Elevation248 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+66.6%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bude was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.