City profile · Missouri · Census ACS 2023

Grain Valley, MO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Grain Valley - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

15,967
Residents
$87,266
Median income
$269,800
Median home
$1,358
Median rent (state)

Grain Valley - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Grain Valley lands in the 68th percentile for household income and the 49th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

68th
percentile, household income
60th
percentile, home value
51st
percentile, median rent
49th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Grain Valley, MO

Grain Valley is a small town in Missouri, home to 15,967 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $87,266 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 4.9%. Home values in Grain Valley run a median of $269,800, and the median resident age is 35.8 years. 27.8% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 74.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 28 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 81% from five years earlier. Grain Valley reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1405.8 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Missouri run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Missouri at 90.8 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,358 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $219 across Missouri, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 96.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

15,967 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$87,266 /yr

Poverty 4.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does Grain Valley compare to other US cities?

Grain Valley measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 68% higher than other cities
Home value 60% pricier than other cities
Median rent 51% pricier than other cities
Safety 49% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Missouri, Grain Valley ranks #118 of 234 Missouri cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Grain Valley against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Missouri only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Missouri-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Grain Valley's strongest outlier among Missouri cities

Among the 833 Missouri cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Grain Valley ranks #85 - the 90th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Grain Valley only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#118 of 842
86th percentile in Missouri
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 875
88th percentile in Missouri
Median Home Value
#85 of 833
90th percentile in Missouri
Poverty Rate
#618 of 875
29th percentile in Missouri
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#183 of 875
79th percentile in Missouri

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Missouri only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

68thIncome percentile
49thSafety percentile

68th percentile nationally for median household income · 49th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Grain Valley's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Grain Valley's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 54 Avg. percentile National median
Grain Valley's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Grain Valley's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$269,800 40th percentile more affordable than 40% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Grain Valley $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Grain Valley, MO Grain Valley, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Grain Valley, MO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Grain Valley, MO median $87,266/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Grain Valley, MO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Grain Valley, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 27.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 74.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
15,967
Median Income
$87,266
Median Home Value
$269,800
Median Age
35.8
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Labor force participation
74.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1405.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
177.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1228.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
8
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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15,500 residents16,000 residents16,500 residents17,000 residents17,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 15,677 residents 16,908 residents ▲ +7.9%
Grain Valley's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
28
housing units authorized
Single-Family
9
detached homes
Multifamily
19
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 145
2020 189
2021 128
2022 210
2023 60
2024 28

Permit volume decreased 81% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
77.2%
Carpool
4.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.6%
Work from Home
17.5%

Based on 8,783 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Missouri - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$72
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$219
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Missouri state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Missouri state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Grain Valley sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,358/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
96.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Missouri

Overland
15,762 people
Sikeston
16,231 people
Poplar Bluff
16,243 people
Jackson
15,532 people
Carthage
15,513 people
Lemay
16,431 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Grain Valley's 15,967 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

The Dalles, OR
15,973 people
Longwood, FL
15,952 people
Washington, IL
15,946 people
Seven Oaks, SC
15,990 people
Bay, OH
15,992 people
Marco Island, FL
15,998 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Grain Valley's $87,266 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

New Brighton, MN
$87,272 median income
Fairbanks, IN
$87,273 median income
Williamsburg, IN
$87,273 median income
Oostburg, WI
$87,276 median income
Lacey, WA
$87,277 median income
Valley Hill, NC
$87,250 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Grain Valley, MO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Grain Valley, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 86.1% 6.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.5% White 86.1% Black or African American 5.3% Asian 0.3% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 1.8% Two or more races 6.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Grain Valley compares to nearby Missouri cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Grain Valley (this city) 15,967 $87,266
Overland 15,762 $57,755
Sikeston 16,231 $53,203
Poplar Bluff 16,243 $42,035
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Grain Valley, MO?

What is the population of Grain Valley, MO? +

15,967 people live in Grain Valley, MO according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Grain Valley, MO? +

Grain Valley households earn a median of $87,266 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Grain Valley? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Grain Valley; the closest available measure is the Missouri state average, a cost of living index of 90.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Missouri vary by metro area.

Is Grain Valley, MO safe? +

Grain Valley has a total crime rate of 1405.8 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Grain Valley, MO? +

A typical home in Grain Valley is worth $269,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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