At a Glance
Median Income
$40,227
$25,077 per capita
Home Value
$76,000
Zillow: $212,223
Median Rent
$676/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
77.2% high school+
Unemployment
20.8%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
17.6% smoking rate
How Groveton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Groveton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Groveton 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
Groveton residents earn a median household income of $40,227 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,077. The unemployment rate stands at 20.8% (478% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 226 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Groveton is $76,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,223. Median rent is $676/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
20.2% of adults in Groveton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Groveton has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population996
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density386/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,227
Per Capita$25,077
Unemployment20.8%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$350M
Avg Weekly Wage$800
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$676
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$212,223
Housing Units525
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,131/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
Elevation331 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Groveton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.