Median Income
$37,679
50% lower than US avg
Home Value
$53,800
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
2.0%
94% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment
9.3%
158% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
32.6%
163% higher than US avg
How Graham Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population618
Median Age18.3 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 21%
Economy
D
Median Income$37,679
Per Capita$12,051
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty32.6%
County GDP$694M
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity42.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation238 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+85.1%
School Score4.92
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute27 min
Libraries1
Is Graham a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Graham receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Graham has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Graham is $37,679, 50% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 32.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Graham is $53,800, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
2.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Graham enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Graham has a population of 618 with a density of 355 people per square mile. The median age is 18.3 years, 53% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (78.3%), with 21% White.
Population
18.3yrs
Median Age
53% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
The median household income in Graham is $37,679, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $37,679 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $12,051 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,397 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.3% |
| 158% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 32.6% |
| 163% above US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 286 |
| County GDP | $694M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 64 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,447 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.55% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Graham is $53,800, 81% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $53,800 |
| 81% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,447 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 4.55% |
In Graham, 42.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 35.1% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Graham vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 15.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.5% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.1% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 17.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 13,865/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 5.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
Crime Rates: Graham vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
Safety Score
Graham has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 238 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8249°N, 82.4976°W |
| County FIPS | 13161 |