At a Glance
Median Income
$53,125
$28,748 per capita
Home Value
$45,000
Zillow: $69,859
Median Rent
$942/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
19.8% smoking rate
How Grenola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grenola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grenola a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grenola residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,748. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grenola is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,859. Median rent is $942/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
20.7% of adults in Grenola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grenola has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population149
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density317/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$28,748
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$102M
Avg Weekly Wage$685
Housing
A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent$942
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$69,859
Housing Units106
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation1,125 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Grenola was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.