Median Income $56,000

25% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 23.5%

30% lower than US avg

Median Rent $633

46% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.9%

18% higher than US avg

Unemployment 5.1%

42% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 25.6%

106% higher than US avg

How Grandfalls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population322

Median Age29.1 yrs

Density596/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 75%

Veterans4.2%

Economy

C+

Median Income$56,000

Per Capita$28,517

Unemployment5.1%

Poverty25.6%

County GDP$1,125M

Commute35 min

Housing

A+

Home ValueN/A

Rent$633

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units122

Rent Burden18.5%

Health

Obesity37.9%

Uninsured25.7%

Smoking15.3%

Depression22.4%

Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain13.7 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation2,434 ft (742 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+23.5%

High School+85.2%

Graduate+8.9%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%

Commute35 min

Broadband88.0%

Libraries1

Is Grandfalls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grandfalls receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Grandfalls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grandfalls is $56,000, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 25.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $633 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Grandfalls enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Grandfalls has a population of 322 with a density of 596 people per square mile. The median age is 29.1 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.5%), with 6.8% Black.

Population

322

Total Population

596

People / sq mi

29.1yrs

Median Age

25% below US avg

0.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%

Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Grandfalls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	84.7%
	8% above US avg
Spanish	15.3%
	14% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Grandfalls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grandfalls is $56,000, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Grandfalls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$56,000
	25% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,517
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,462
IRS Avg AGI	$69,701

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	5.1%
	42% above US avg
Poverty Rate	25.6%
	106% above US avg
Establishments (County)	114
County GDP	$1,125M

Business (County)

Restaurants	9
Healthcare	7
Retail	14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,833
	10% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	35.3 min
Drive Alone	78.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $633 (46% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$633
	46% below US avg
Rent Burden	18.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	73.8%
Housing Units	122
Median Year Built	1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,833
	10% above US avg

In Grandfalls, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 22.4% report depression. 34.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grandfalls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.9%
	18% above US avg
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart Disease	5.8%
High Blood Pressure	33.2%
Asthma	9.7%
COPD	6.1%
Cancer	5.5%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.3%
	9% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.8%
Physical Inactivity	34.1%
Depression	22.4%
Mental Distress	18.9%
Physical Distress	15.3%
Short Sleep	39.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.6%
Uninsured	25.7%
	199% above US avg
Checkup Rate	71.4%
Dental Visits	49.4%
Premature Death	11,492/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.6/10
Exercise Access	94.1%
Healthcare Facilities	7

Grandfalls has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.7 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.0°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	13.7 inches
	64% below US avg
Snowfall	1.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	2,434 ft (742 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	596/sq mi
Coordinates	31.3405°N, 102.8545°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	48103

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 72.8-point margin. 88.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.2%

D 13.4%

Winner: Republican by 72.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	23.5%
	30% below US avg
High School+	85.2%
Graduate Degree+	8.9%
School Test Score	5.10

C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density	596/sq mi
Total Area	0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	88.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	7
Restaurants	9
Retail Stores	14

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	35.3 min
Drive Alone	78.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Grandfalls, TX

How Grandfalls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Grandfalls a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Grandfalls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Grandfalls vs U.S. Average

Income: Grandfalls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Grandfalls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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