At a Glance
Median Income
$49,000
$20,747 per capita
Home Value
$67,500
Zillow: $142,422
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19.2% smoking rate
How Garber Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garber's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garber a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garber residents earn a median household income of $49,000 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,747. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garber is $67,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,422. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
2.6% of adults in Garber hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garber has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density561/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans14.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,000
Per Capita$20,747
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,500
Rent
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$142,422
Housing Units70
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation668 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute31 min
Broadband57.1%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Garber was founded in 1872.
The median home in Garber was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.