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Graford, TX

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Graford is a small town in Texas with a population of 632. Residents earn $57,917 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
632 Population 878/sq mi density
$57,917 Median Income $31,315 per capita
$106,700 Home Value $650,190 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,700 home value, $875/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,917
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $106,700
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $875
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.1%
35% lower than US avg

How Graford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population632
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density878/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$31,315
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,287M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,700
Rent$875
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$650,190
Housing Units290
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Uninsured14.3%
Smoking14.8%
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation960 ft (293 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute28 min
Broadband74.9%
Libraries1

Is Graford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Graford receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Graford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Graford is $57,917, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Graford is $106,700, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Graford enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Graford has a population of 632 with a density of 878 people per square mile. The median age is 34.0 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.3%), with 2.4% Hispanic, 1.9% Black.

Population

632
Total Population
878
People / sq mi
34.0yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Graford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.8%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.2%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Graford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Graford is $57,917, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Graford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,917
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,315
Avg Weekly Wage$945
IRS Avg AGI$71,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.1%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)731
County GDP$1,287M

Business (County)

Restaurants72
Healthcare46
Retail96
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,808
152% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.8 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Graford is $106,700, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $875 (25% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $650,190.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,700
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$650,190

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$875
25% below US avg
Rent Burden21.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.9%
Housing Units290
Median Year Built1981

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,808
152% above US avg
Effective Rate8.25%
In Graford, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.3% of residents lack health insurance. 14.8% are current smokers. 25.1% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Graford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.4%
Cancer6.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.8%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.4%
Short Sleep39.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.3%
Uninsured14.3%
66% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,049
Dentists1:2,924
Mental Health1:3,718
Checkup Rate71.7%
Dental Visits55.5%
Premature Death11,397/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.0/10
Exercise Access56.5%
Healthcare Facilities46
Graford has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.8 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.8 inches
16% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation960 ft (293 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density878/sq mi
Coordinates32.9374°N, 98.2475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48363
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 67.1-point margin. 74.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.2%
D 16.1%

Winner: Republican by 67.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+91.0%
Graduate Degree+6.8%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density878/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.9%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities46
Restaurants72
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.8 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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