Grantfork, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Madison County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
468 Population 1,265/sq mi density
$103,750 Median Income $48,353 per capita
$195,500 Home Value $195,406 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$103,750 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Grantfork, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,750
38% above
$48,353 per capita
Home Value
$195,500
31% below
Zillow: $195,406
Bachelor's Degree+
45.4%
35% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Grantfork Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
138%
Home Value
69%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
135%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grantfork a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grantfork residents earn a median household income of $103,750 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,353. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,398 business establishments, including 627 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grantfork is $195,500 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,406. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

45.4% of adults in Grantfork hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% above the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grantfork has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population468
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,265/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,750
Per Capita$48,353
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$16,575M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,500
Rent
Ownership98.3%
Zillow$195,406
Housing Units191
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation524 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.4%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Grantfork was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 627 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.