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Living in Gages Lake

Gages Lake is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Its population was 10,637 at the end of 2020. Gages Lake registered an unemployment rate of 9.01% at the end of 2024. Foreign residents numbered 1,128 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 92% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 77% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Gages Lake?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Gages Lake.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Gages Lake yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,460 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Gages Lake?

The median gross salary is about 3,961 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Gages Lake?

The unemployment rate is about 9 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 9.01 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Gages Lake is 9.0%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Gages Lake 9.0%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary3,961 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate9.01 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Gages Lake. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Gages Lake. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Gages Lake's nearest airport was ORD, 42 km away and offered 206 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count206 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km42 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataORD3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gages Lake. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Gages Lake.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 6 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperature moved from −5.2°C in January to 22.4°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Gages Lake?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.02 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Gages Lake average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-9°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Gages Lake average monthly precipitation, mm030609012056486294104104998785806047JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Gages Lake annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Gages Lake is 6.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Gages Lake 6.0252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.02 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan -1.22 · Feb 0.944 · Mar 6.72 · Apr 12.94 · May 19.67 · Jun 24.61 · Jul 27.61 · Aug 26.61 · Sep 23.28 · Oct 16.22 · Nov 8.72 · Dec 1.94 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -9.11 · Feb -7.89 · Mar -2.56 · Apr 1.83 · May 8.56 · Jun 13.83 · Jul 17.22 · Aug 16.39 · Sep 12.11 · Oct 6.06 · Nov -0.333 · Dec -5.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -5.17 · Feb -3.44 · Mar 2.11 · Apr 7.39 · May 14.11 · Jun 19.22 · Jul 22.44 · Aug 21.5 · Sep 17.67 · Oct 11.17 · Nov 4.17 · Dec -1.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 56.13 · Feb 48.01 · Mar 61.72 · Apr 93.98 · May 103.6 · Jun 103.9 · Jul 98.81 · Aug 86.87 · Sep 84.84 · Oct 79.5 · Nov 59.94 · Dec 47.5 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M321.1 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M35.97 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Airmont10,634 residentsReedsburg10,641 residentsJefferson10,633 residentsPiedmont10,642 residentsTipp City10,644 residentsAtoka10,645 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 7.7 km² at the end of 2025. Gages Lake's population density measured 1,403.8 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Gages Lake?

The published population was 10,637 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20208

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Gages Lake residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport89.4%Foreign residents 10.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area7.71 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share10.43 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,128 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density1,404 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population10,637 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20208Official

Is Gages Lake a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker30%strong on work, weak on safety · range 19–41%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–63%
Student42%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 30–54%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 37–61%
Retirement40%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 26–54%
Foreign residents1,128 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population10,637 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,460 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary3,961 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate9.01 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean6.02 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Gages Lake when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Gages Lake?

The published population was 10,637 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in Gages Lake?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Gages Lake?

The median gross salary is about 3,961 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Gages Lake?

The unemployment rate is about 9 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Gages Lake?

1,128 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Gages Lake a good place to live?

Gages Lake may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Gages Lake, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/gages-lake/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Gages Lake, United States: rent, salary},
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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