Texas
Granite Shoals is a small city in Texas with a population of 5,247. Residents earn $69,602 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Granite Shoals receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Granite Shoals offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Granite Shoals is $69,602, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Granite Shoals is $194,500, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,399 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Granite Shoals is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 142 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,094 per 100,000, 44% below the national average.
21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Granite Shoals enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 67.0% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 33.0% |
| 146% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,602 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,710 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,089 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,467 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,697 |
| County GDP | $2,728M |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Healthcare | 145 |
| Retail | 196 |
| Manufacturing | 77 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,760 |
| 207% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.53% |
| Commute Time | 34.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $194,500 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $353,285 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,399 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,760 |
| 207% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.53% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 75.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,879/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 145 |
| Total Violent | 141.8/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 121.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 20.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,093.6/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 486.0/100K |
| Theft | 567.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 40.5/100K |
| Arson | 20.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.4 inches |
| 25% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 849 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5888°N, 98.3673°W |
| County FIPS | 48053 |
Winner: Republican by 55.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.3% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 145 |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Retail Stores | 196 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 34.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |