The Town FilesGrand Ridge, Florida
Town in Jackson County · population 882 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $106,500
- Household income
- $68,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 31.0
Grand Ridge is a town of 882 people in Jackson County, Florida. The median home is worth $106,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Florida towns, quieter than 92% of Florida towns, better for retirees than 77% of Florida towns.
How Grand Ridge ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Grand Ridge is worth $106,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $68,750, which is more affordable than 99% of Florida towns. Median rent is $902 a month. 77.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grand Ridge | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $902 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $68,750 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 77.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Grand Ridge
| People | Grand Ridge | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Grand Ridge
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 40.7°F. About 51.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 100 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 23 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grand Ridge since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 15, 2004 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 16, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 24, 2021.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 14,830 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,323 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Grand Ridge itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Grand Ridge
1 public school with 329 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 329 | 13.7 |
Towns near Grand Ridge
- Sneads, FL5.3 mi · 1,699 people · home $111,300
- Chattahoochee, FL11.0 mi · 2,955 people · home $101,700
- Marianna, FL14.1 mi · 6,245 people · home $98,700
- Greenwood, FL14.5 mi · 539 people · home $96,400
- Blountstown, FL18.2 mi · 2,266 people · home $158,700
- Bristol, FL19.4 mi · 918 people · home $118,600
- Malone, FL19.6 mi · 1,959 people · home $82,500
- Gretna, FL20.0 mi · 1,357 people · home $112,500
Grand Ridge questions
Is Grand Ridge, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grand Ridge scores better for retirees than 77% of Florida towns and quieter than 92%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.0).
How much does a house cost in Grand Ridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Grand Ridge is valued at $106,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,750, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $902 a month.
What is the weather like in Grand Ridge?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.1 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Grand Ridge get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grand Ridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 15, 2004. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)