Home Value
$267,600
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$688
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Spray Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population151
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density521/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$26,162
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$373M
Commute7 min
Housing
Home Value$267,600
Rent$688
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$405,148
Health
Obesity33.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain13.1 in/yr
Elevation1,777 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+88.0%
School Score5.14
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 18%
Commute7 min
Broadband81.0%
Libraries1
Is Spray a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Spray receives an overall livability score of 1.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Spray faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Spray is $267,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.
Education
4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Spray experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Spray has a population of 151 with a density of 521 people per square mile. The median age is 59.4 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.1%), with 1.3% Hispanic.
Population
59.4yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
The median household income in Spray is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes.
Income
| |
| Per Capita Income | $26,162 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,689 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 340 |
| County GDP | $373M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,111 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.16% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 6.6 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
The median home value in Spray is $267,600, 5% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $688 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $405,148.
Home Values
| Census Median | $267,600 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $405,148 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $688 |
| 41% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,111 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.16% |
In Spray, 33.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.8% report depression. 20.4% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Spray vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| 5% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 65.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,071/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
Crime Rates: Spray vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Spray has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 13.1 inches |
| 65% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,777 ft (542 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8331°N, 119.7941°W |
| County FIPS | 41023 |