At a Glance
Median Income
$56,875
$25,880 per capita
Home Value
$158,600
Zillow: $270,377
Median Rent
$950/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grant 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 residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,880. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 855 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grant is $158,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,377. Median rent is $950/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
10.8% of adults in Grant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grant has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,146
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,710/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$25,880
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$2,077M
Avg Weekly Wage$949
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,600
Rent$950
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$270,377
Housing Units486
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation835 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Grant was founded in 1893.
The median home in Grant was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.