At a Glance
Median Income
$64,000
$24,382 per capita
Home Value
$83,300
Zillow: $148,767
Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
14.5% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
May residents earn a median household income of $64,000 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,382. 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 960 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in May is $83,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,767. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
49.5% of adults in May hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
May has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population151
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,000
Per Capita$24,382
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,300
Rent
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$148,767
Housing Units140
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,654 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute8 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in May was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Brownwood Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.