Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Grantfork is a small town in Illinois with a population of 468. Residents earn $103,750 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Grantfork receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Grantfork stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Grantfork is $103,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Grantfork among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Grantfork is $195,500, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Grantfork is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 301 per 100,000, 85% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Grantfork enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 90.4% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.6% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,750 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,353 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,099 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,601 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,398 |
| County GDP | $16,575M |
| Restaurants | 627 |
| Healthcare | 682 |
| Retail | 741 |
| Manufacturing | 169 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,460 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.30% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
| Census Median | $195,500 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $189,276 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,460 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.30% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.8% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,159/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 682 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 301.2/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 301.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 524 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,265/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8264°N, 89.6666°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 17119 |
Winner: Republican by 13.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.4% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,265/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.6% |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 682 |
| Restaurants | 627 |
| Retail Stores | 741 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |