Gruver, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Emmet County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
34 Population 262/sq mi density
$56,458 Median Income $49,259 per capita
$71,400 Home Value $156,450 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,458 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,400 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gruver, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,458
25% below
$49,259 per capita
Home Value
$71,400
75% below
Zillow: $156,450
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gruver a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population34
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%

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%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,705/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
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
Broadband95.2%
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.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.