At a Glance
Median Income
$68,487
$30,267 per capita
Home Value
$142,800
Zillow: $138,562
Violent Crime
544/100K
4,810/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
26.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Ray Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ray's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ray a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ray residents earn a median household income of $68,487 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,267. The unemployment rate stands at 26.5% (636% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 158 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ray is $142,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,562. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Ray reports 544 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,810/100K.
Education
23.6% of adults in Ray hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ray has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population488
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,487
Per Capita$30,267
Unemployment26.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$252M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,800
Rent
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$138,562
Housing Units258
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent544/100K
Property4,810/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death14,410/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation699 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ray was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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