Median Income
$35,000
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
16.0%
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.0%
178% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How May Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population30
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans39.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,000
Per Capita$25,730
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$329M
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Elevation2,040 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+64.0%
School Score5.08
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 10%
CommuteN/A
Broadband13.0%
Libraries2
Is May a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, May receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. May has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in May is $35,000, 53% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Education
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 64.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
May enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
May has a population of 30 with a density of 176 people per square mile. The median age is 31.8 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%).
Population
31.8yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in May is $35,000, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| Median HH Income | $35,000 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $25,730 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $921 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,139 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.0% |
| 178% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 144 |
| County GDP | $329M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 21 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $950 |
| 73% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $950 |
| 73% below US avg |
Health Metrics: May vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 89.7% |
| |
| Premature Death | 4,840/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
Crime Rates: May vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
Safety Score
May has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 25.2 inches |
| 34% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 12.4 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,040 ft (622 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6167°N, 99.7486°W |
| County FIPS | 40059 |