Median Income
$68,487
9% lower than US avg
Home Value
$142,800
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
23.6%
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment
26.5%
636% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Ray Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population488
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 50%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,487
Per Capita$30,267
Unemployment26.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$252M
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity39.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Climate
Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain60.2 in/yr
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+91.3%
School Score4.40
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.2%
Libraries2
Is Ray a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ray receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Ray offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ray is $68,487, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 26.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ray is $142,800, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Ray enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Ray has a population of 488 with a density of 52 people per square mile. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (50.2%), with 3.9% Hispanic, 45.9% Black.
Population
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above 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 Ray is $68,487, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 26.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,487 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $30,267 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $988 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,161 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 26.5% |
| 636% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 158 |
| County GDP | $252M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,355 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.95% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Ray is $142,800, 49% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $142,800 |
| 49% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,355 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 0.95% |
In Ray, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 28.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Ray vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 14,410/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 4.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
Ray has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 60.2 inches |
| 58% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8681°N, 86.0453°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 01037 |