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Grand Junction, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Greene County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
615 Population 634/sq mi density
$52,292 Median Income $34,412 per capita
$78,000 Home Value $110,812 Zillow
$857 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
118 Violent Crime/100K 1,346 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,292 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $857/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Grand Junction, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,292
30% below
$34,412 per capita
Home Value
$78,000
72% below
Zillow: $110,812
Median Rent
$857/mo
26% below
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
69% below
1,346/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Grand Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
28%
Rent
74%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grand Junction a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grand Junction residents earn a median household income of $52,292 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,412. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grand Junction is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,812. Median rent is $857/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Safety & Crime

Grand Junction reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,346/100K.

Education

10.4% of adults in Grand Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grand Junction has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population615
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density634/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,292
Per Capita$34,412
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$721M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$857
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$110,812
Housing Units283
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

F
Violent118/100K
Property1,346/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,201/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,035 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Grand Junction was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.