At a Glance
Median Income
$30,833
$17,681 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
51.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
36.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
18.9% smoking rate
How Rayle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rayle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rayle a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rayle residents earn a median household income of $30,833 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,681. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 243 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Education
17.1% of adults in Rayle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
51.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rayle has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population112
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$30,833
Per Capita$17,681
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty36.0%
County GDP$501M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$190,345
Housing Units83
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,808/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation650 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+51.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute38 min
Broadband62.5%
Internet Speed171 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rayle was built in 1967.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
42.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 171 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.