At a Glance
Median Income
$42,813
$30,918 per capita
Home Value
$68,300
Zillow: $198,567
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
68.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
47.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
19.0% smoking rate
How Grand Marsh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Marsh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Marsh a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand Marsh residents earn a median household income of $42,813 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,918. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 47.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Marsh is $68,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,567. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
0.0% of adults in Grand Marsh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
68.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Marsh has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population127
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,813
Per Capita$30,918
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty47.4%
County GDP$761M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$198,567
Housing Units67
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,056/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation1,007 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+68.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband71.4%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Grand Marsh was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.9% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.