At a Glance
Median Income
$62,788
$45,348 per capita
Home Value
$152,400
Zillow: $372,873
Median Rent
$858/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
13.2% smoking rate
How Grabill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grabill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grabill a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grabill residents earn a median household income of $62,788 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,348. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grabill is $152,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $372,873. Median rent is $858/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
29.7% of adults in Grabill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grabill has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,248
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,920/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,788
Per Capita$45,348
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,400
Rent$858
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$372,873
Housing Units556
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,074/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation823 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Grabill was founded in 1907.
The median home in Grabill was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.