Grant, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Cass County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
40 Population 55/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $40,820 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $176,288 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Grant, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$40,820 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
80% below
Zillow: $176,288
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Grant Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
20%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grant a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grant residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,820. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 541 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grant is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,288. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

11.8% of adults in Grant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 36.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population40
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$40,820
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$991M
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$176,288
Housing Units35
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,565/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation1,135 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband68.2%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Grant was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.