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Gays Mills, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Crawford County County
Gays Mills, WI
At a Glance
How Gays Mills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gays Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gays Mills a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gays Mills residents earn a median household income of $35,682 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,733. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gays Mills is $156,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,909. Median rent is $775/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Gays Mills reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,472/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Gays Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gays Mills has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.