At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$26,634 per capita
Home Value
$78,300
Zillow: $97,632
Median Rent
$588/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
77.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.0% smoking rate
How Garfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garfield residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,634. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 211 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garfield is $78,300 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,632. Median rent is $588/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.9% of adults in Garfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garfield has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population109
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$26,634
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$353M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,300
Rent$588
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$97,632
Housing Units83
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,550/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain27.2 in/yr
Elevation2,071 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Garfield was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.