At a Glance
Median Income
$48,125
$15,804 per capita
Home Value
$201,400
Zillow: $286,824
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
21.1% smoking rate
How Cayuga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cayuga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cayuga 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
Cayuga residents earn a median household income of $48,125 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,804. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 775 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cayuga is $201,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,824. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
6.9% of adults in Cayuga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cayuga has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population186
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,125
Per Capita$15,804
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,438M
Avg Weekly Wage$871
Housing
A
Home Value$201,400
Rent
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$286,824
Housing Units61
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death15,080/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation795 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cayuga was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.