At a Glance
Median Income
$84,375
$33,602 per capita
Home Value
$154,200
Zillow: $251,625
Median Rent
$1,023/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
13.4% smoking rate
How Grand Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Ridge a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand Ridge residents earn a median household income of $84,375 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,602. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,450 business establishments, including 328 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Ridge is $154,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,625. Median rent is $1,023/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
18.5% of adults in Grand Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Ridge has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population649
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,411/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,375
Per Capita$33,602
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$7,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,200
Rent$1,023
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$251,625
Housing Units254
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,943/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation650 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute35 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Grand Ridge was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 328 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.