Median Income $53,750

28% lower than US avg

Home Value $109,700

61% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 31.3%

7% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 33.1%

3% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 8.9%

28% lower than US avg

How Gail Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population323

Median Age26.5 yrs

Density161/mi²

Male / Female45% / 55%

Largest GroupWhite 73%

Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+

Median Income$53,750

Per Capita$22,136

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty8.9%

County GDP$1,075M

Commute11 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$109,700

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units72

Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity33.1%

Uninsured12.8%

Smoking12.4%

Depression25.2%

Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain19.5 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation2,624 ft (800 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+31.3%

High School+95.5%

Graduate+29.8%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 96% / D 4%

Commute11 min

Broadband99.0%

Is Gail a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gail receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Gail stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gail is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gail is $109,700, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Gail enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Gail has a population of 323 with a density of 161 people per square mile. The median age is 26.5 years, 32% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.4%), with 3.4% Black.

Population

323

Total Population

161

People / sq mi

26.5yrs

Median Age

32% below US avg

2.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.6%

Female 55.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Gail vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	91.0%
	16% above US avg
Spanish	9.0%
	33% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gail vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gail is $53,750, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes.

Income: Gail vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$53,750
	28% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$22,136
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,243
IRS Avg AGI	$107,104

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	8.9%
	28% below US avg
Establishments (County)	76
County GDP	$1,075M

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	10.6 min
Drive Alone	85.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gail is $109,700, 61% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$109,700
	61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	47.5%
Housing Units	72
Median Year Built	1991

Property Tax

In Gail, 33.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.8% of residents lack health insurance. 12.4% are current smokers. 25.2% report depression. 22.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gail vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	33.1%
	3% above US avg
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart Disease	4.7%
High Blood Pressure	29.4%
Asthma	10.2%
COPD	5.5%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	12.4%
	11% below US avg
Binge Drinking	19.7%
Physical Inactivity	22.9%
Depression	25.2%
Mental Distress	18.0%
Physical Distress	12.0%
Short Sleep	32.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	12.8%
	49% above US avg
Checkup Rate	72.9%
Dental Visits	70.1%

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.5/10
Exercise Access	3.7%

Gail has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.5 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.8°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	19.5 inches
	49% below US avg
Snowfall	1.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	2,624 ft (800 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density	161/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7673°N, 101.4558°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	48033

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 91.5-point margin. 99.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 95.6%

D 4.1%

Winner: Republican by 91.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	31.3%
	7% below US avg
High School+	95.5%
Graduate Degree+	29.8%
School Test Score	5.10

B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	161/sq mi
Total Area	2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	99.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	10.6 min
Drive Alone	85.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Gail, TX

How Gail Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Gail a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Gail vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Gail vs U.S. Average

Income: Gail vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Gail vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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