At a Glance
Median Income
$56,875
$38,751 per capita
Home Value
$232,400
Zillow: $297,801
Median Rent
$887/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
310/100K
3,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
16.5% smoking rate
How Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grove a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grove residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,751. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grove is $232,400 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,801. Median rent is $887/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Grove reports 310 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,077/100K.
Education
30.4% of adults in Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grove has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,101
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density747/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$38,751
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
A
Home Value$232,400
Rent$887
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$297,801
Housing Units3,683
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent310/100K
Property3,077/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation825 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Grove was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.