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Gruver, IA

Iowa

Gruver is a small town in Iowa with a population of 34. Residents earn $56,458 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
34 Population 262/sq mi density
$56,458 Median Income $49,259 per capita
$71,400 Home Value
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,458 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,400 home value
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,458
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $71,400
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.1%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
53% lower than US avg

How Gruver Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population34
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans30.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$49,259
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$519M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units32

Health

Obesity36.1%
Uninsured5.3%
Smoking13.2%
Depression17.8%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,301 ft (397 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband21.0%
Libraries3

Is Gruver a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gruver receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Gruver stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gruver is $56,458, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gruver is $71,400, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Gruver has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Gruver has a population of 34 with a density of 262 people per square mile. The median age is 58.5 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

34
Total Population
262
People / sq mi
58.5yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.9%
Female 44.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Gruver vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gruver vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gruver is $56,458, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Gruver vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,458
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,259
Avg Weekly Wage$925
IRS Avg AGI$63,021

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)330
County GDP$519M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare28
Retail43
Manufacturing15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,190
9% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.4 min
Drive Alone70.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gruver is $71,400, 75% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$71,400
75% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%
Housing Units32
Median Year Built1949

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,190
9% below US avg
Effective Rate4.47%
In Gruver, 36.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.3% of residents lack health insurance. 13.2% are current smokers. 17.8% report depression. 19.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gruver vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.1%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma8.5%
COPD5.1%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.2%
6% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.9%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression17.8%
Mental Distress14.7%
Physical Distress10.3%
Short Sleep30.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.2%
Uninsured5.3%
38% below US avg
Checkup Rate68.4%
Dental Visits61.2%
Premature Death7,705/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access79.7%
Healthcare Facilities28
Gruver has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.7 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.7 inches
16% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,301 ft (397 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates43.3931°N, 94.7036°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19063
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44-point margin. 21.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.5%
D 27.5%

Winner: Republican by 44 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+86.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density262/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access21.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants14
Retail Stores43

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.4 min
Drive Alone70.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.0%

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