At a Glance
Median Income
$46,667
$21,483 per capita
Home Value
$70,800
Zillow: $98,179
Median Rent
$950/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
19.1% smoking rate
How Gage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gage a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gage residents earn a median household income of $46,667 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,483. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 138 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gage is $70,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,179. Median rent is $950/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
8.4% of adults in Gage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gage has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population495
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,151/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,667
Per Capita$21,483
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,800
Rent$950
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$98,179
Housing Units275
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,087/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation2,141 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute27 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Gage was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Elk City Regional Business (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.