At a Glance
Violent Crime
163/100K
327/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
320 sunny days/yr
How Fay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fay a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Fay reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 327/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Fay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fay has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population11
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female18% / 82%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,385M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$148,568
Housing Units35
Rent Burden21.2%
Crime
F
Violent163/100K
Property327/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death15,377/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,697 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband2.0%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fay was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.