At a Glance
Median Income
$68,500
$41,853 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $179,367
Violent Crime
64/100K
864/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr
How De Graff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows De Graff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is De Graff a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
De Graff residents earn a median household income of $68,500 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,853. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in De Graff is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,367. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
De Graff reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 864/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in De Graff hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
De Graff has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population73
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans70.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$41,853
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$800M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$179,367
Housing Units48
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property864/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,978/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,057 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband42.0%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in De Graff was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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