Oregon
Granite is a small town in Oregon with a population of 80. Residents earn $16,685 per year, which is 78% below the national average.
Based on current data, Granite receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Granite offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Granite is $16,685, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 76.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.
The median home value in Granite is $23,200, 92% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Granite has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $16,685 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $13,439 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,689 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 76.7% |
| 519% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 340 |
| County GDP | $373M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,111 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 13.41% |
| Work from Home | 37.5% |
| Census Median | $23,200 |
| 92% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,111 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 13.41% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,071/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.8 inches |
| 45% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,667 ft (1,423 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8103°N, 118.4192°W |
| County FIPS | 41023 |
Winner: Republican by 60.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 47.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 5.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Work from Home | 37.5% |