At a Glance
Median Income
$54,063
$31,169 per capita
Home Value
$158,900
Zillow: $198,954
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
15.5% smoking rate
How Hays Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hays's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hays a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hays residents earn a median household income of $54,063 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,169. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hays is $158,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,954. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
19.2% of adults in Hays hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hays has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,355
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$31,169
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,234M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,900
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$198,954
Housing Units777
Rent Burden41.7%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,047/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation1,336 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hays was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.