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Grant City, MO
Town in Worth County, Missouri.
Population
959
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
722
ZIP codes
0
Grant City and its ZIP codes
Grant City at a glance
- Grant City is about 8 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,192 a year, 36% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,200 (70% below Missouri) and median rent is $480 a month.
Local data for Grant City, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grant City, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,192
Poverty rate
27.7%
Median home value
$68,200
Median rent
$480/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
9.6%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (127), French Americans (105), Irish Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worth County. PPP loans are for Grant City.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$33,871
364 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,216
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.7M
FY 2026, $7,445 per person
How people get to work
Grant City, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.2%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grant City, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
204
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grant City, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Grant City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IrenaVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.9 |
| WorthVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| AllendaleVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| DenverVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Redding, IACity | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| Athelstan, IACensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Blockton, IACity | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| GentryVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| SheridanTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ParnellCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Maloy, IACity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Delphos, IACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Benton, IACity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| RavenwoodTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| AlbanyCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Mount Ayr, IACity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grant City, MO in?
- Grant City is in Worth County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Grant City, MO?
- About 959 people live in Grant City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grant City?
- Nearby places include Irena (4.2 mi), Worth (5.8 mi), Allendale (6.5 mi), Denver (7.6 mi), Redding, IA (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023