At a Glance
Median Income
$85,000
$41,518 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
Zillow: $297,298
Median Rent
$533/mo
14.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.6% smoking rate
How Gayville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gayville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gayville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gayville residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,518. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gayville is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,298. Median rent is $533/month, with 14.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
14.5% of adults in Gayville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gayville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population378
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,575/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$41,518
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$533
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$297,298
Housing Units202
Rent Burden14.0%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,345/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,166 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Gayville was founded in 1892.
The median home in Gayville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.