At a Glance
Median Income
$23,661
$21,202 per capita
Home Value
$58,900
Zillow: $369,376
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
18.7% smoking rate
How Vale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vale residents earn a median household income of $23,661 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,202. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 474 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vale is $58,900 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,376. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
23.8% of adults in Vale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 16.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population90
Median Age73.5 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Foreign Born15.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$23,661
Per Capita$21,202
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$475M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$369,376
Housing Units56
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death5,772/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
Elevation2,772 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Broadband40.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Vale was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
15.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.