Grand Junction, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Greene County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
615 Population 634/sq mi density
$52,292 Median Income $34,412 per capita
$78,000 Home Value $117,263 Zillow
$857 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$52,292 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $857/mo rent
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: $117,263
Median Rent
$857/mo
26% below
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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
242%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grand Junction a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 8.7% (142% 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 $117,263. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population615
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density634/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,292
Per Capita$34,412
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$721M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$857
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$117,263
Housing Units283
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
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
Broadband84.9%
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.
18.2% of the population has a disability.