At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$28,060 per capita
Home Value
$66,300
Zillow: $203,998
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
14.7% smoking rate
How Garrison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garrison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garrison a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garrison residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,060. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garrison is $66,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,998. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
6.3% of adults in Garrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garrison has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population43
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density391/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$28,060
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$584M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,300
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$203,998
Housing Units31
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain30.4 in/yr
Elevation1,598 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Garrison was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.