At a Glance
Median Income
$56,458
$49,259 per capita
Home Value
$71,400
Zillow: $156,450
Violent Crime
362/100K
1,120/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Gruver Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gruver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gruver a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gruver residents earn a median household income of $56,458 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,259. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 330 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gruver is $71,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,450. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Gruver reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,120/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Gruver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gruver has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population34
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans30.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$49,259
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$519M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,400
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$156,450
Housing Units32
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent362/100K
Property1,120/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,705/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,301 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband21.0%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Gruver was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.