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Gays, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Moultrie County County
Gays, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Gays a Good Place to Live?
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 $180,441. 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.
Safety & Crime
Gays reports 371 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,687/100K.
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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.