At a Glance
Median Income
$59,313
$38,913 per capita
Home Value
$75,400
Zillow: $170,966
Median Rent
$638/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
14.1% smoking rate
How Gurley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gurley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gurley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gurley residents earn a median household income of $59,313 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,913. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 184 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gurley is $75,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,966. Median rent is $638/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
13.0% of adults in Gurley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gurley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population253
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density1,205/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,313
Per Capita$38,913
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$473M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,400
Rent$638
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$170,966
Housing Units144
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain20.5 in/yr
Elevation4,285 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Gurley was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.