At a Glance
Median Income
$59,375
$23,409 per capita
Home Value
$24,500
Zillow: $158,805
Median Rent
$700/mo
44.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
19.4% smoking rate
How Grand Tower Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Tower's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Tower a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand Tower residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,409. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Tower is $24,500 , 91% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,805. Median rent is $700/month, with 44.2% 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 1967.
Education
2.6% of adults in Grand Tower hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Tower has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population551
Median Age24.1 yrs
Density441/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$23,409
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$24,500
Rent$700
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$158,805
Housing Units238
Rent Burden44.2%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation362 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute41 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Grand Tower was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.