At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$22,136 per capita
Home Value
$109,700
Zillow: $114,338
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
12.4% smoking rate
How Gail Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gail's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gail a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gail residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,136. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 76 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gail is $109,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,338. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
31.3% of adults in Gail hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 19.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population323
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$22,136
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$1,075M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,243
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,700
Rent
Ownership47.5%
Zillow$114,338
Housing Units72
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
Elevation2,624 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+29.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 96% / D 4%
Commute11 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Gail was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.