Median Income
$60,000
20% lower than US avg
Home Value
$103,100
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
19.1%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$517
56% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.7%
38% lower than US avg
How Gackle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population287
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density531/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$32,521
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$128M
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent$517
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity41.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,939 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+83.0%
School Score5.74
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute21 min
Is Gackle a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Gackle receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Gackle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Gackle is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Gackle is $103,100, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $517 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Gackle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Gackle has a population of 287 with a density of 531 people per square mile. The median age is 48.9 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.4%), with 6.6% Hispanic.
Population
48.9yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
The median household income in Gackle is $60,000, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,000 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $32,521 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $780 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,587 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 116 |
| County GDP | $128M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 12 |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |
The median home value in Gackle is $103,100, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $517 (56% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $103,100 |
| 63% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $517 |
| 56% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Gackle, 41.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Gackle vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,386/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
Crime Rates: Gackle vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Gackle has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,939 ft (591 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 531/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6264°N, 99.1414°W |
| County FIPS | 38047 |