Graford, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Palo Pinto County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
632 Population 878/sq mi density
$57,917 Median Income $31,315 per capita
$106,700 Home Value $672,351 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 13.3% 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

Graford, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,917
23% below
$31,315 per capita
Home Value
$106,700
62% below
Zillow: $672,351
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
269% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Graford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Graford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
38%
Rent
75%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
369%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Graford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Graford residents earn a median household income of $57,917 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,315. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 731 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Graford is $106,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $672,351. Median rent is $875/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

16.4% of adults in Graford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 31.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population632
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density878/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$31,315
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$945

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,700
Rent$875
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$672,351
Housing Units290
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,397/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain31.8 in/yr
Elevation960 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute28 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Graford was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.