At a Glance
Median Income
$54,464
$32,555 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $194,301
Median Rent
$850/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
17.7% smoking rate
How Gays Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gays's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gays a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gays residents earn a median household income of $54,464 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,555. 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 342 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gays is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,301. Median rent is $850/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
14.4% of adults in Gays hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gays has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population173
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,464
Per Capita$32,555
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$981M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$850
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$194,301
Housing Units74
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,830/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation756 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Gays was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.