Median Income $63,750

15% lower than US avg

Home Value $57,500

80% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 11.8%

65% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.6%

14% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 25.0%

102% higher than US avg

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

People

Population40

Median Age52.4 yrs

Density55/mi²

Male / Female45% / 55%

Largest GroupWhite 98%

Veterans35.0%

Economy

Median Income$63,750

Per Capita$40,820

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty25.0%

County GDP$991M

Commute33 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$57,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units35

Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity36.6%

Uninsured5.8%

Smoking14.1%

Depression20.5%

Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain35.3 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)

Education

Bachelor's+11.8%

High School+94.1%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%

Commute33 min

Broadband22.0%

Libraries6

Is Grant a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grant receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Grant offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grant is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 25.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grant is $57,500, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Grant experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 27.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Grant has a population of 40 with a density of 55 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%), with 2.5% Hispanic.

Population

Total Population

People / sq mi

52.4yrs

Median Age

35% above US avg

0.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%

Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Grant vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grant vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grant is $63,750, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Grant vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$63,750
	15% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$40,820
Avg Weekly Wage	$942
IRS Avg AGI	$70,633

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	25.0%
	102% above US avg
Establishments (County)	541
County GDP	$991M

Business (County)

Restaurants	31
Healthcare	46
Retail	64
Manufacturing	23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,055
	16% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	7.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	32.9 min
Drive Alone	84.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Grant is $57,500, 80% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$57,500
	80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	18.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$738
1 Bedroom	$788
2 Bedrooms	$989
3 Bedrooms	$1,282
4 Bedrooms	$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	86.4%
Housing Units	35
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,055
	16% above US avg
Effective Rate	7.05%

In Grant, 36.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.8% of residents lack health insurance. 14.1% are current smokers. 20.5% report depression. 20.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.6%
	14% above US avg
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart Disease	4.8%
High Blood Pressure	29.5%
Asthma	9.7%
COPD	5.2%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.1%
	1% above US avg
Binge Drinking	24.6%
Physical Inactivity	20.8%
Depression	20.5%
Mental Distress	16.7%
Physical Distress	10.9%
Short Sleep	37.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	5.8%
	33% below US avg
Checkup Rate	74.6%
Dental Visits	68.3%
Premature Death	7,565/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.7/10
Exercise Access	72.2%
Healthcare Facilities	46

Grant has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.4°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	35.3 inches
	7% below US avg
Snowfall	27.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,135 ft (346 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	55/sq mi
Coordinates	41.1433°N, 94.9842°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	19029

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.7-point margin. 22.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.6%

D 28.9%

Winner: Republican by 40.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	11.8%
	65% below US avg
High School+	94.1%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.73

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	55/sq mi
Total Area	0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	22.0%
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	46
Restaurants	31
Retail Stores	64

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	32.9 min
Drive Alone	84.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Grant, IA

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Grant a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Grant vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Grant vs U.S. Average

Income: Grant vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities