At a Glance
Median Income
$41,000
$53,209 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
Zillow: $89,013
Violent Crime
0/100K
756/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Garvin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garvin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garvin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garvin residents earn a median household income of $41,000 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,209. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 341 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garvin is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $89,013. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Safety & Crime
Garvin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 756/100K.
Education
7.0% of adults in Garvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garvin has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population90
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans74.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,000
Per Capita$53,209
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$721M
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$89,013
Housing Units48
Rent Burden20.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property756/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,092/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,530 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband42.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Garvin was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.