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Gray, IA

Iowa · Audubon County

Gray is a small town in Iowa with a population of 70. Residents earn $57,125 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
70 Population 70/sq mi density
$57,125 Median Income $23,050 per capita
$51,700 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,700 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,125
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $51,700
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Gray Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population70
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans37.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,125
Per Capita$23,050
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$473M

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units38
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.93

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
CommuteN/A
Broadband23.0%
Libraries2

Is Gray a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gray receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Gray offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gray is $57,125, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gray is $51,700, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Gray experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Gray has a population of 70 with a density of 70 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 31.4% female and 68.6% male. The city is predominantly White (87.1%), with 8.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 37.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 92.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

70
Total Population
70
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 68.6%
Female 31.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Gray vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gray vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gray is $57,125, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,050 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $973, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 239 business establishments, including 12 restaurants. The cost of living index is 87.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 34.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gray vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,125
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,050
Avg Weekly Wage$973
IRS Avg AGI$76,458

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)239
County GDP$473M

Business (County)

Restaurants12
Healthcare18
Retail20
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,471
1% below US avg
Cost of Living87.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.71%

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone43.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Gray is $51,700, 82% below the national median of $281,900. Fair market rent ranges from $788 for a one-bedroom to $989 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 38 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $3,471. 26.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 0.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$51,700
82% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.6%
Renter-Occupied17.4%
Housing Units38
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,471
1% below US avg
Effective Rate6.71%
Gray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,362 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.0 inches
8% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates41.8417°N, 94.9859°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAudubon County County
County FIPS19009

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in

Gray has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F — from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").

Gray is located in Audubon County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, a rural community. 5.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 68.4% of the vote, a 38.4-point margin. 23.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 18 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.4%
D 30%

Winner: Republican by 38.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+94.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.93
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density70/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi
CountyAudubon County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access23.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities18
Restaurants12
Retail Stores20

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone43.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.8%

Frequently Asked Questions About Gray

What is the population of Gray?

Gray has a population of 70 residents and is located in Iowa. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 31.4% female and 68.6% male.

Is Gray expensive to live in?

Gray is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 87.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $57,125, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $51,700 (82% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 0.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gray?

Gray has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Gray?

The job market in Gray is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $973. There are 239 business establishments in the area, including 12 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Gray?

The median home value in Gray is $51,700. The average annual property tax is $3,471.

How are the schools in Gray?

Schools in Gray score 5.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 5.4% of adults in Gray hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What are the demographics of Gray?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gray is 87.1% White, 8.6% Black or African American. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 37.0% of the population are military veterans. 16.0% of residents have a disability. 92.0% have health insurance coverage.

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