What are the schools like in Grantfork, IL?

School district data for Grantfork is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Grantfork?

The median household income in Grantfork, IL is $104,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Grantfork, IL?

Grantfork has an average high temperature of 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

Grantfork, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Grantfork, IL affordable or expensive?

Grantfork's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Grantfork is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $175,800 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Grantfork, IL?

Grantfork has a violent crime rate of 217.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Grantfork, IL a Good Place to Live?

Grantfork is a small town of 468 in Illinois, with a median household income of $104,375 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Grantfork stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Grantfork is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Grantfork city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Grantfork's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Grantfork costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Grantfork, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$175,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Grantfork's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

217.5 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Grantfork, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Grantfork sees average highs of 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Grantfork, IL
Average High — January	39.1°F
Average High — July	88.3°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Grantfork, IL	National Avg
Population	468	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	5.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Highland, IL 4 mi Pierron, IL 5 mi Alhambra, IL 6 mi Marine, IL 7 mi Old Ripley, IL 7 mi

Grantfork vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grantfork, IL affordable or expensive?

Grantfork's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Grantfork roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $175,800 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Grantfork, IL?

Grantfork's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Grantfork?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Grantfork, IL a good place to live?

Grantfork, IL has a population of 468, a median household income of $104,375, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Grantfork?

Grantfork averages 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Grantfork?

The population of Grantfork, Illinois is 468 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Grantfork?

Key numbers for living in Grantfork: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $175,800, median household income $104,375, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grantfork side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.