At a Glance
Median Income
$43,958
$22,111 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
Zillow: $129,205
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
18.9% smoking rate
How Greenland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greenland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greenland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greenland residents earn a median household income of $43,958 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,111. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 191 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenland is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,205. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
3.1% of adults in Greenland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenland has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population116
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density283/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,958
Per Capita$22,111
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$685
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$129,205
Housing Units92
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,371/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
Elevation1,168 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband68.4%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Greenland was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.