Median Income
$23,661
69% lower than US avg
Home Value
$58,900
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
23.8%
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.1%
27% lower than US avg
How Vale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population90
Median Age73.5 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans89.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$23,661
Per Capita$21,202
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$475M
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity36.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Elevation2,772 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+95.2%
School Score5.45
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
CommuteN/A
Broadband56.0%
Libraries2
Is Vale a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Vale receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Vale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Vale is $23,661, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Vale is $58,900, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Vale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches, including 39.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Vale has a population of 90 with a density of 60 people per square mile. The median age is 73.5 years, 89% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90%).
Population
73.5yrs
Median Age
89% 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 Vale is $23,661, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,661 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $21,202 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $881 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,565 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 474 |
| County GDP | $475M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 66 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,540 |
| 30% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.71% |
The median home value in Vale is $58,900, 79% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $58,900 |
| 79% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,540 |
| 30% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 7.71% |
In Vale, 36.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 27.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Vale vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 76.3% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,772/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
Crime Rates: Vale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Vale has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 16.7 inches |
| 56% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 39.8 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,772 ft (845 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6183°N, 103.3987°W |
| County FIPS | 46019 |