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Granger, MO

Missouri

Granger is a small town in Missouri with a population of 43. Residents earn $81,354 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
43 Population 269/sq mi density
$81,354 Median Income $58,433 per capita
$45,400 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,354 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,400 home value
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,354
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $45,400
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

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

People

Population43
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans34.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,354
Per Capita$58,433
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.7%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units13
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation768 ft (234 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute15 min
Broadband15.0%

Is Granger a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Granger receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Granger stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Granger is $81,354, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Granger is $45,400, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Granger experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 268 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Granger has a population of 43 with a density of 269 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.7%).

Population

43
Total Population
269
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.5%
Female 39.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Granger vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Granger vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Granger is $81,354, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Granger vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,354
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,433

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Granger is $45,400, 84% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$45,400
84% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units13
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Granger has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.3 inches. The area enjoys 268 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.3 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall4.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density269/sq mi
Coordinates40.4678°N, 91.9757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 15.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+91.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density269/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access15.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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