At a Glance
Violent Crime
823/100K
4,622/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Garland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Garland reports 823 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 117% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,622/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Garland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garland has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population25
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$19,144
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$749M
Avg Weekly Wage$824
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$124,431
Housing Units9
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent823/100K
Property4,622/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,705/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation871 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.