At a Glance
Home Value
$258,800
Zillow: $232,735
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.1% smoking rate
How Hayes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hayes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hayes a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hayes is $258,800 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,735. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
10.2% of adults in Hayes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hayes has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population269
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$35,957
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,046M
Avg Weekly Wage$849
Housing
Home Value$258,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$232,735
Housing Units121
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death13,403/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain59.9 in/yr
Elevation6 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute32 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Hayes was founded in 1832.
The median home in Hayes was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.