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Grover, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cherokee County County
Grover, NC
At a Glance
How Grover Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grover's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Grover a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Grover residents earn a median household income of $36,111 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,954. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 988 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grover is $101,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,665. Median rent is $863/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Grover reports 207 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,751/100K.
Education
5.7% of adults in Grover hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grover has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.