Median Income
$46,774
38% lower than US avg
Home Value
$110,400
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$744
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.1%
19% lower than US avg
How Gentryville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population310
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density795/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,774
Per Capita$30,945
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,298M
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,400
Rent$744
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$224,437
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity40.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation435 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+90.4%
School Score6.01
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband45.1%
Libraries6
Is Gentryville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Gentryville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gentryville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Gentryville is $46,774, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Gentryville is $110,400, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Climate & Weather
Gentryville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Gentryville has a population of 310 with a density of 795 people per square mile. The median age is 57.4 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
57.4yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Gentryville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Gentryville vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Gentryville is $46,774, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income: Gentryville vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,774 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $30,945 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $931 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,941 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 502 |
| County GDP | $1,298M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,644 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
The median home value in Gentryville is $110,400, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $744 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $224,437.
Home Values
| Census Median | $110,400 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $224,437 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $744 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 19.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,644 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
In Gentryville, 40.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.8% report depression. 24.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Gentryville vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,001/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
Crime Rates: Gentryville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
Safety Score
Gentryville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 52.3 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 435 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 795/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1100°N, 87.0340°W |
| County FIPS | 18147 |