Graceville, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Big Stone County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
586 Population 1,010/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $34,756 per capita
$101,700 Home Value $176,928 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $703/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Graceville, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,667
31% below
$34,756 per capita
Home Value
$101,700
64% below
Zillow: $176,928
Median Rent
$703/mo
40% below
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Graceville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Graceville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
36%
Rent
60%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Graceville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Graceville residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,756. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Graceville is $101,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,928. Median rent is $703/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

17.1% of adults in Graceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Graceville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population586
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,010/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$34,756
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$336M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,700
Rent$703
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$176,928
Housing Units296
Rent Burden36.3%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,304/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation1,108 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Graceville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.