At a Glance
Median Income
$74,141
$41,984 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $168,065
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
22.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
16.2% smoking rate
How Grand Detour Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Detour's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Detour a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand Detour residents earn a median household income of $74,141 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,984. The unemployment rate stands at 22.2% (517% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Detour is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,065. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
29.1% of adults in Grand Detour hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Detour has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population282
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$74,141
Per Capita$41,984
Unemployment22.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$168,065
Housing Units179
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation675 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Grand Detour was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.