At a Glance
Median Income
$81,042
$33,375 per capita
Home Value
$78,500
Zillow: $105,719
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
16.7% smoking rate
How Griffin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Griffin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Griffin a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Griffin residents earn a median household income of $81,042 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,375. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 590 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Griffin is $78,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,719. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
28.9% of adults in Griffin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Griffin has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population132
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density1,886/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,042
Per Capita$33,375
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$5,935M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,500
Rent
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$105,719
Housing Units46
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation385 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Griffin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.