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Gays, IL
Village in Moultrie County, Illinois.
Population
165
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
427
ZIP codes
0
Gays and its ZIP codes
Gays at a glance
- Gays is 87% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Moultrie County. PPP loans are for Gays.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,308
5,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,504
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.9M
FY 2026, $5,979 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gays, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
274
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gays, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Gays
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WindsorCity | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MattoonCity | 6.7 mi | 10.3 |
| AllenvilleVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| TrillaCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| NeogaCity | 9.7 mi | 1.4 |
| StrasburgVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| SullivanCity | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| LernaVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| HumboldtVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| FindlayVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| JanesvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| StewardsonVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| SigelTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| CharlestonCity | 17 mi | 9.1 |
| ArthurVillage | 18 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gays, IL in?
- Gays is in Moultrie County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Gays, IL?
- About 165 people live in Gays, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gays?
- Nearby places include Windsor (5.5 mi), Mattoon (6.7 mi), Allenville (7.1 mi), Trilla (9.5 mi), Neoga (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023