At a Glance
Median Income
$69,792
$44,703 per capita
Home Value
$211,500
Zillow: $199,282
Median Rent
$971/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
231/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
274 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+
3.5 / 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 $69,792 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,703. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,228 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ray is $211,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,282. Median rent is $971/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Ray reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 231/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Ray hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ray has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population762
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,792
Per Capita$44,703
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$7,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,759
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,500
Rent$971
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$199,282
Housing Units373
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property231/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary231/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,180/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,263 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed192 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Ray was founded in 1902.
The median home in Ray was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Williston Basin International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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