At a Glance
Median Income
$56,000
$28,517 per capita
Median Rent
$633/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
2,062/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Grandfalls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grandfalls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grandfalls a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grandfalls residents earn a median household income of $56,000 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,517. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 114 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Grandfalls reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,062/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Grandfalls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grandfalls has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population322
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density596/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,000
Per Capita$28,517
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty25.6%
County GDP$1,125M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$633
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$173,666
Housing Units122
Rent Burden18.5%
Crime
F
Violent214/100K
Property2,062/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,492/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,434 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute35 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Grandfalls was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.387 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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