Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Grand Junction is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 560. Residents earn $74,583 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grand Junction receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Grand Junction has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Grand Junction is $74,583, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 59 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Grand Junction is $154,000, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 658 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,947 per 100,000, 101% above the national average.
7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Grand Junction enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,583 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,510 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,098 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,011 |
| Unemployment | 8.9% |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 823 |
| County GDP | $2,044M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 102 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,574 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.67% |
| Commute Time | 59.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $154,000 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $147,553 |
| Census Median Rent | $839 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.7% |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,574 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.67% |
| Obesity | 42.9% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.9% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 11,140/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Total Violent | 657.9/100K |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 657.9/100K |
| Total Property | 3,947.4/100K |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 657.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,960.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 329.0/100K |
| Arson | 329.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.8 inches |
| 52% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0500°N, 89.1889°W |
| County FIPS | 47047 |
Winner: Republican by 42.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.0% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.6% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 102 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 59.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |