At a Glance
Median Income
$41,629
$24,998 per capita
Home Value
$84,500
Zillow: $157,558
Median Rent
$795/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
366/100K
1,749/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
17.3% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Girard residents earn a median household income of $41,629 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,998. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,084 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Girard is $84,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,558. Median rent is $795/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Girard reports 366 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,749/100K.
Education
31.8% of adults in Girard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Girard has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,706
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,161/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,629
Per Capita$24,998
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,500
Rent$795
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$157,558
Housing Units1,201
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent366/100K
Property1,749/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation994 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute18 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Girard was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.