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Garden Grove, IA

Iowa

Garden Grove is a small town in Iowa with a population of 178. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
178 Population 262/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $23,937 per capita
$48,600 Home Value
$535 Median Rent 41.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,600 home value, $535/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,750
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $48,600
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $535
54% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.4%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.2%
47% higher than US avg

How Garden Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population178
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$23,937
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$278M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,600
Rent$535
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units114
Rent Burden41.3%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking17.9%
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.0%
Libraries3

Is Garden Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Garden Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Garden Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Garden Grove is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. The poverty rate of 18.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Garden Grove is $48,600, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $535 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Garden Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches, including 28.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Garden Grove has a population of 178 with a density of 262 people per square mile. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

178
Total Population
262
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.9%
Female 55.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Garden Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Garden Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Garden Grove is $53,750, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Garden Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,750
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,937
Avg Weekly Wage$827
IRS Avg AGI$53,793

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate18.2%
47% above US avg
Establishments (County)224
County GDP$278M

Business (County)

Restaurants12
Healthcare12
Retail27
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,429
27% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate9.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Drive Alone96.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Garden Grove is $48,600, 83% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $535 (54% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$48,600
83% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$535
54% below US avg
Rent Burden41.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.7%
Housing Units114
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,429
27% above US avg
Effective Rate9.11%
In Garden Grove, 40.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 17.9% are current smokers. 22.2% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Garden Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
26% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.9%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.9%
28% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.7%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep33.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.7%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Checkup Rate73.2%
Dental Visits64.4%
Premature Death9,258/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access62.6%
Healthcare Facilities12
Garden Grove has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.3 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall28.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates40.8267°N, 93.6069°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19053
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.1-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.7%
D 25.7%

Winner: Republican by 47.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+91.4%
Graduate Degree+10.3%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density262/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities12
Restaurants12
Retail Stores27

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Drive Alone96.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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