Home Value
$75,400
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.2%
85% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Speed Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population81
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density270/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 35%
Veterans77.0%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$32,009
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,991M
Commute20 min
Housing
Home Value$75,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity40.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation55 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+85.7%
School Score5.46
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute20 min
Broadband46.0%
Libraries2
Is Speed a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Speed receives an overall livability score of 1.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Speed faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 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, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Speed is $75,400, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.
Education
5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Speed enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Speed has a population of 81 with a density of 270 people per square mile. The median age is 61.8 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (59.3%), with 34.6% White.
Population
61.8yrs
Median Age
59% 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 Speed is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income
| |
| Per Capita Income | $32,009 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $931 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $46,583 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 993 |
| County GDP | $1,991M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 101 |
| Retail | 135 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,105 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.12% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
The median home value in Speed is $75,400, 73% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $75,400 |
| 73% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,105 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 4.12% |
In Speed, 40.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 30.2% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Speed vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 15.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.4% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 10.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 16,248/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 101 |
Crime Rates: Speed vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
Safety Score
Speed has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 53.4 inches |
| 41% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 3.3 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9685°N, 77.4445°W |
| County FIPS | 37065 |