Grant City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
993 Population 747/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $22,098 per capita
$74,100 Home Value $244,665 Zillow
$315 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,100 home value, $315/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Grant City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$22,098 per capita
Home Value
$74,100
74% below
Zillow: $244,665
Median Rent
$315/mo
73% below
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Grant City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Grant City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
26%
Rent
27%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grant City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grant City residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,098. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grant City is $74,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,665. Median rent is $315/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

10.3% of adults in Grant City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grant City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population993
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density747/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$22,098
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty22.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,100
Rent$315
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$244,665
Housing Units447
Rent Burden21.4%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation1,125 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.3%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Grant City was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (79 miles).
24.3% of the population has a disability.