The Town FilesGrant City, Missouri
Town in Worth County · population 817 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $68,200
- Household income
- $45,192
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 37.1
Grant City is a town of 817 people in Worth County, Missouri. The median home is worth $68,200, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of Missouri towns, quieter than 90% of Missouri towns, more of a college town than 79% of Missouri towns.
How Grant City ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Grant City is worth $68,200, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $45,192, which is more affordable than 96% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $480 a month. 80.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grant City | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $68,200 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $480 | $855 |
| Median household income | $45,192 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 80.7% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Grant City
| People | Grant City | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.7% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.1% | 88.7% |
Weather in Grant City
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 13.5°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.4 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 137 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grant City since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 10, 1958 about 3.5 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 16, 1960.
Severe weather in Worth County since 1996
Worth County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Worth County
Worth County had 357 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $33,466 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Grant City itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Grant City
2 public schools with 274 students, about 9.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORTH CO. ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 158 | 10.5 |
| WORTH CO. HIGH | 7-12 | 116 | 8.3 |
Towns near Grant City
- Albany, MO17.0 mi · 1,679 people · home $101,300
- Mount Ayr, IA18.3 mi · 1,623 people · home $152,000
- Stanberry, MO19.7 mi · 1,129 people · home $98,000
- Bedford, IA20.7 mi · 1,508 people · home $96,800
- Bethany, MO25.2 mi · 2,915 people · home $121,700
- Maryville, MO26.0 mi · 10,633 people · home $189,400
- Lamoni, IA27.0 mi · 1,969 people · home $113,400
- Lenox, IA28.5 mi · 1,339 people · home $111,400
Grant City questions
Is Grant City, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grant City scores better for retirees than 96% of Missouri towns and quieter than 90%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Grant City?
The median owner-occupied home in Grant City is valued at $68,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,192, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $480 a month.
What is the weather like in Grant City?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 13.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 18.4 inches of snow.
Does Grant City get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grant City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 10, 1958. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- 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)