At a Glance
Median Income
$60,938
$24,912 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $172,183
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
18.8% smoking rate
How Girard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Girard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Girard a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Girard residents earn a median household income of $60,938 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,912. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 427 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Girard is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,183. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
20.8% of adults in Girard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Girard has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population182
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$24,912
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$701M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$172,183
Housing Units117
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death17,191/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation223 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute38 min
Broadband62.5%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Girard was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.