At a Glance
Median Income
$36,411
$22,532 per capita
Home Value
$105,400
Zillow: $242,752
Median Rent
$735/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,052/100K
3,723/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
77.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
26.8% smoking rate
How Jay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jay a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jay residents earn a median household income of $36,411 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,532. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jay is $105,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,752. Median rent is $735/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Jay reports 1,052 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 177% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,723/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Jay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jay has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,724
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density818/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,411
Per Capita$22,532
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,400
Rent$735
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$242,752
Housing Units1,126
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,052/100K
Property3,723/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking26.8%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation1,027 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+77.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute24 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Jay was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.