At a Glance
Median Income
$51,875
$26,764 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
Zillow: $130,149
Median Rent
$763/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
25.7% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garvin residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,764. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 320 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garvin is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,149. Median rent is $763/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
22.7% of adults in Garvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garvin has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population148
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$26,764
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$758M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$763
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$130,149
Housing Units72
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death11,822/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain54.5 in/yr
Elevation435 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute14 min
Broadband72.1%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Garvin was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.