Gays Mills village, Wisconsin
Gays Mills village profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Gays Mills village is a geographic entity located in Crawford County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 498. The land area covers 4.87 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 498 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs | ±9.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 241 | ±63 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 288 | ±74 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 241 | ±63 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 47 | ±30 |
| Median Home Value | $164,500 | ±$8,982 |
| Median Gross Rent | $777 | ±$45 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,208 | ±$23,974 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,185 | ±$6,952 |
| Poverty Rate | 14% | ±5.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 73 | ±32 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±3.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 214 | ±51 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 71.8% | ±24.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 512 (2024)
ID: 177112
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
16381 STATE HWY 131, STE 1, GAYS MILLS WI 54631
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GUS Population: 16,008 (2024)
ID: 136502
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
225 N BEAUMONT RD, STE 210, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN WI 53821-1445
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Boscobel, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Boscobel, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Boscobel, WI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 12 | Boscobel, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Viola, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Viola, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Soldiers Grove, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Soldiers Grove, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | De Soto, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Seneca, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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GAYS MILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 16381 STATE HWY. 131, STE. 2, GAYS MILLS, WI, 54631 |
(608) 735-4331
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SOLDIERS GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 102 PASSIVE SUN DR., SOLAR TOWN CEN, SOLDIERS GROVE, WI, 54655 |
(608) 624-5815
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READSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 129 W. WISCONSIN AVE., READSTOWN, WI, 54652 |
(608) 629-5465
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VIOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 137 S. MAIN ST., VIOLA, WI, 54664 |
(608) 627-1850
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HILDEBRAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 1033 WISCONSIN AVE., BOSCOBEL, WI, 53805 |
(608) 375-5723
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MCINTOSH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 205 SOUTH ROCK AVENUE, VIROQUA, WI, 54665 |
(608) 637-7151
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DOLORES TILLINGHAST MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 234 N 4TH ST, HARPERS FERRY, IA, 52146 |
(563) 586-2524
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DE SOTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 111 S. HOUGHTON ST., DE SOTO, WI, 54624 |
(608) 648-3593
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MEEHAN MEMORIAL LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 515 MAIN ST, LANSING, IA, 52151 |
(563) 538-4693
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LAWTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 118 N. BIRD ST., LA FARGE, WI, 54639 |
(608) 625-2015
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GAYS MILLS, WI US, located 1.1 miles from Gays Mills village. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.3° | 7.0° | 17.1° | 1.32" | 10.8" |
| February | 32.1° | 10.9° | 21.5° | 1.17" | 7.8" |
| March | 44.8° | 23.4° | 34.1° | 2.03" | 5.9" |
| April | 58.3° | 34.5° | 46.4° | 3.89" | 1.6" |
| May | 70.1° | 46.0° | 58.0° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.7° | 56.7° | 68.2° | 5.56" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.2° | 60.9° | 72.0° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.5° | 58.9° | 70.2° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.2° | 49.9° | 62.0° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.9° | 37.3° | 49.1° | 2.68" | 0.1" |
| November | 45.3° | 26.3° | 35.8° | 2.10" | 1.9" |
| December | 32.7° | 15.1° | 23.9° | 1.55" | 9.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gays Mills village | Village | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bell Center village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
| Mount Sterling village | Village | 4.3 mi | — |
| Soldiers Grove village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Seneca CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Readstown village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5502328450. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.