At a Glance
Median Income
$40,000
$21,476 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $164,253
Median Rent
$738/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
19.4% smoking rate
How Byars Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Byars's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Byars a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Byars residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,476. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 860 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Byars is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,253. Median rent is $738/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
4.0% of adults in Byars hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Byars has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population217
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$21,476
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$2,031M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$738
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$164,253
Housing Units86
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,332/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation1,026 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute31 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Byars was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
47.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.