At a Glance
Median Income
$75,625
$37,865 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
21.3% smoking rate
How Grubbs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grubbs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grubbs 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
Grubbs residents earn a median household income of $75,625 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,865. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Education
5.8% of adults in Grubbs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grubbs has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population363
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density637/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,625
Per Capita$37,865
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$988M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$55,301
Housing Units170
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death14,435/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation231 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Grubbs was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.