At a Glance
Median Income
$35,000
$25,730 per capita
Violent Crime
370/100K
3,143/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
64.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
323 sunny days/yr
How May Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows May's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is May a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
May residents earn a median household income of $35,000 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,730. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
May reports 370 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,143/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in May hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
64.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
May has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population30
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans30.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,000
Per Capita$25,730
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$329M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$100,925
Housing Units24
Rent Burden18.2%
Crime
F
Violent370/100K
Property3,143/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death4,840/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain25.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2,040 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+64.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 10%
Broadband14.0%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in May was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.360 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
51.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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