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Granby, MO


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Granby, Missouri

Granby, Missouri, in Newton county, is 56 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 110 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Part of the surrounding Joplin metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Granby is home to some 2,121 residents.

The People and Families of Granby

In Granby, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Granby had a median family income of $32,455.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Granby. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Granby Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Granby was owner-occupied. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Granby, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Granby Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Granby, MO

Comparing Granby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men34
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Rents66
Housing Recently Built66
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime23
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