Gruver, TX

Gruver, Texas

Gruver, Texas, in Hansford county, is 76 miles N of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 224 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city is home to some 1,162 residents.

The People and Families of Gruver

In Gruver, about 71% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Gruver are married.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gruver had a median family income of $37,333. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Gruver.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,270) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Gruver. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Gruver can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Gruver Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Gruver was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.

Commuting

In Gruver, 93% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Gruver it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 7%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 11%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Gruver, TX

Comparing Gruver to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Gruver Almanac

Gruver Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gruver Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gruver Public Libraries

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Gruver High Schools (2004)

GRUVER H S
601 GARRETT ST
806-733-2477
A Title I school.
Serves 136 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Gruver Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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