Grand Falls Plaza, MO

Missouri

Grand Falls Plaza is a small town in Missouri with a population of 259. Residents earn $77,750 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
259 Population 2,590/sq mi density
$77,750 Median Income $16,593 per capita
$142,400 Home Value
$1,339 Median Rent 43.6% income on rent
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,750 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,400 home value, $1,339/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,750
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $142,400
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.2%
25% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,339
15% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

How Grand Falls Plaza Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population259
Median Age17.0 yrs
Density2,590/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 39%
Veterans14.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,750
Per Capita$16,593
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty2.3%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,400
Rent$1,339
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden43.6%

Health

Obesity37.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.2%
Heart Disease5.8%

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+98.1%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband51.0%

Is Grand Falls Plaza a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grand Falls Plaza receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Grand Falls Plaza stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grand Falls Plaza is $77,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grand Falls Plaza is $142,400, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,339 per month. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Grand Falls Plaza has a population of 259 with a density of 2,590 people per square mile. The median age is 17.0 years, 56% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (58.3%), with 39% White, 1.9% Hispanic.

Population

259
Total Population
2,590
People / sq mi
17.0yrs
Median Age
56% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.1%
Female 40.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Grand Falls Plaza vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grand Falls Plaza vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grand Falls Plaza is $77,750, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Grand Falls Plaza vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,750
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$16,593

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Drive Alone98.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Grand Falls Plaza is $142,400, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,339 (15% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$142,400
49% below US avg
Median List Price$184,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$184,500
$/Sq Ft$140
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,339
15% above US avg
Rent Burden43.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.4%

Property Tax

In Grand Falls Plaza, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.2% report depression. 27.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grand Falls Plaza vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity27.2%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.8%
Checkup Rate76.1%

Food & Exercise

25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 51.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.2%
25% below US avg
High School+98.1%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,590/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access51.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Drive Alone98.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

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