At a Glance
Median Income
$57,106
$30,618 per capita
Home Value
$122,800
Zillow: $161,465
Median Rent
$858/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
18.2% smoking rate
How Gas City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gas City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gas City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gas City residents earn a median household income of $57,106 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,618. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,280 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gas City is $122,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,465. Median rent is $858/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
19.2% of adults in Gas City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gas City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,097
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,212/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,106
Per Capita$30,618
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$3,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,800
Rent$858
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$161,465
Housing Units2,711
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation852 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Gas City was founded in 1867.
The median home in Gas City was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.