At a Glance
Median Income
$36,111
$21,954 per capita
Home Value
$101,500
Zillow: $174,000
Median Rent
$863/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.8%
27.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
21.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grover a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 14.8% (311% 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 $174,000. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population602
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density627/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,111
Per Capita$21,954
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty27.2%
County GDP$2,342M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,500
Rent$863
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$174,000
Housing Units304
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death14,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation801 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute33 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Grover was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.