Granite, OR

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
80 Population 216/sq mi density
$16,685 Median Income $13,439 per capita
$23,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$16,685 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$23,200 home value
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $16,685
78% lower than US avg
Home Value $23,200
92% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.1%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 76.7%
519% higher than US avg

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

People

Population80
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$16,685
Per Capita$13,439
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty76.7%
County GDP$373M

Housing

A+
Home Value$23,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Elevation4,667 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+47.3%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 18%
CommuteN/A
Broadband5.0%
Libraries1

Is Granite a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Granite has a population of 80 with a density of 216 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

80
Total Population
216
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.3%
Female 58.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Granite vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Granite vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Granite is $16,685, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 76.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Granite vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$16,685
78% below US avg
Per Capita Income$13,439
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
IRS Avg AGI$56,689

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate76.7%
519% above US avg
Establishments (County)340
County GDP$373M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare19
Retail33
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,111
11% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate13.41%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home37.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Granite is $23,200, 92% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$23,200
92% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,111
11% below US avg
Effective Rate13.41%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death6,071/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access60.6%
Healthcare Facilities19

Crime Rates: Granite vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Granite has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.8 inches
45% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,667 ft (1,423 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates44.8103°N, 118.4192°W
County FIPS41023
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.4-point margin. 5.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.8%
D 18.4%

Winner: Republican by 60.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.1%
14% below US avg
High School+47.3%
School Test Score5.14
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density216/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access5.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities19
Restaurants25
Retail Stores33

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home37.5%

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