Median Income
$43,750
42% lower than US avg
Home Value
$37,500
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.0%
19% lower than US avg
How Byers Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population10
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$27,740
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$745M
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$37,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Climate
Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation2,005 ft (611 m)
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+80.0%
School Score5.80
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband6.0%
Libraries1
Is Byers a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Byers receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Byers stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Byers is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Byers is $37,500, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Byers experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Byers has a population of 10 with a density of 59 people per square mile. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70%), with 20% Hispanic.
Population
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.7% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| 38% below US avg |
The median household income in Byers is $43,750, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $43,750 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $27,740 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $938 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,704 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 384 |
| County GDP | $745M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,515 |
| 29% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 12.04% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Byers is $37,500, 87% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $37,500 |
| 87% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,515 |
| 29% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 12.04% |
Byers has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 27.6 inches |
| 27% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 15.1 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,005 ft (611 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7879°N, 98.8671°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20151 |