Median Income
$51,071
32% lower than US avg
Home Value
$48,600
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.1%
27% lower than US avg
How Gravity Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population171
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,071
Per Capita$25,044
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$376M
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,600
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$94,574
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity38.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation1,228 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+86.0%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband74.0%
Libraries4
Is Gravity a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Gravity receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Gravity offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Gravity is $51,071, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Gravity is $48,600, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Gravity experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Gravity has a population of 171 with a density of 503 people per square mile. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Gravity is $51,071, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $51,071 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $25,044 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $992 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,359 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 192 |
| County GDP | $376M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,560 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.33% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
The median home value in Gravity is $48,600, 83% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $94,574.
Home Values
| Census Median | $48,600 |
| 83% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $94,574 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.2% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,560 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 7.33% |
In Gravity, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.1% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Gravity vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 99.4% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 69.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,565/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
Crime Rates: Gravity vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Gravity has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,228 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 503/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7635°N, 94.7444°W |
| County FIPS | 19173 |