At a Glance
Median Income
$30,809
$21,710 per capita
Home Value
$58,800
Zillow: $107,635
Median Rent
$369/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
16.4%
35.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.2%
25.8% smoking rate
How Gould Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gould's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gould a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gould residents earn a median household income of $30,809 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,710. The unemployment rate stands at 16.4% (356% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 233 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gould is $58,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,635. Median rent is $369/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
17.1% of adults in Gould hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gould has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population513
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density331/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$30,809
Per Capita$21,710
Unemployment16.4%
Poverty35.4%
County GDP$380M
Avg Weekly Wage$902
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,800
Rent$369
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$107,635
Housing Units349
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity53.2%
Diabetes20.8%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death11,303/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation167 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband54.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Gould was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.