At a Glance
Median Income
$40,885
$45,279 per capita
Home Value
$162,000
Zillow: $375,218
Median Rent
$916/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
71.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
30.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
10.1% smoking rate
How Fly Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fly Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fly Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fly Creek residents earn a median household income of $40,885 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,279. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 710 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fly Creek is $162,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,218. Median rent is $916/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
28.0% of adults in Fly Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
71.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fly Creek has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population205
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density124/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,885
Per Capita$45,279
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty30.3%
County GDP$1,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A
Home Value$162,000
Rent$916
Ownership35.2%
Zillow$375,218
Housing Units196
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation1,302 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+71.3%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Fly Creek was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.