Grannis, AR

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Grannis, Arkansas

Grannis, Arkansas, in Polk county, is 79 miles S of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 162 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 575.

The People and Families of Grannis

In Grannis, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Grannis, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most cities, Grannis has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grannis had a median family income of $30,893.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Grannis favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Grannis Housing

Grannis has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Rents in Grannis tend toward the low side for Arkansas.

Commuting

In Grannis, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Grannis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Grannis, AR

Comparing Grannis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Category	Value
Near Medium City	79 miles S of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center)
Nearest Large City	162 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma
County	Polk
Standard Zip Codes	71944
Phone Area Codes	870
Time Zone	Central (-6 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	34.241
Longitude	-94.334

Station	DEQUEEN
Distance	14.4 miles
Jan Temp	28 to 52 F
Apr Temp	47 to 74 F
Jul Temp	69 to 93 F
Oct Temp	49 to 76 F
Annual Precip	55.1 inches

Station	MENA
Distance	23.1 miles
Jan Temp	27 to 49 F
Apr Temp	46 to 71 F
Jul Temp	67 to 90 F
Oct Temp	48 to 73 F
Annual Precip	58.3 inches

Station	NASHVILLE
Distance	35 miles
Jan Temp	30 to 51 F
Apr Temp	49 to 73 F
Jul Temp	70 to 92 F
Oct Temp	51 to 75 F
Annual Precip	54.4 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	575	100%
Male	289	50.3%
Female	286	49.7%
Under 18	153	26.6%
18+	422	73.4%
65+	67	11.7%
Median Age	32.3
Average Family Size	3.1
White	453	78.8%
African-American	3	0.5%
Asian	0	0%
American Indian & Alaskan	25	4.3%
Other	81	14.1%
Mixed Race	12	2.1%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	95	16.5%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	568
Growth	-7
Growth %	-1.19%

Ancestry	Percent
US/American	39.8%
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	36.8%
German	5.9%
English	5.3%
French (except Basque)	5%
Irish	3.7%
Scotch-Irish	2.5%
Lithuanian	0.5%
British	0.5%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Grannis	575	$30,893
Cove	383	$21,875
De Queen	5,765	$31,582
Gillham	188	$24,375
Hatfield	402	$23,750
Vandervoort	120	$28,750
Wickes	675	$22,292

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