Graettinger, IA

Iowa

Graettinger is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,038. Residents earn $73,250 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,038 Population 1,384/sq mi density
$73,250 Median Income $27,408 per capita
$87,000 Home Value $154,036 Zillow
$480 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,250 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,000 home value, $480/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,250
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $87,000
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.9%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $480
59% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.5%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Graettinger Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,038
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,384/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,250
Per Capita$27,408
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$519M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,000
Rent$480
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$154,036

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.8%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation1,248 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+93.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Libraries3

Is Graettinger a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Graettinger receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Graettinger offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Graettinger is $73,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Graettinger is $87,000, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $480 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Graettinger experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Graettinger has a population of 1,038 with a density of 1,384 people per square mile. The median age is 38.7 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.6%), with 10% Black.

Population

1,038
Total Population
1,384
People / sq mi
38.7yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

Graettinger vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.3%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.7%
43% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Graettinger vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Graettinger is $73,250, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Graettinger vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,250
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,408
Avg Weekly Wage$925
IRS Avg AGI$63,021

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)330
County GDP$519M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare28
Retail43
Manufacturing15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,190
9% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Work from Home1.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Graettinger is $87,000, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $480 (59% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $154,036.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,000
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$154,036

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$480
59% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,190
9% below US avg
Effective Rate3.67%
In Graettinger, 40.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.8% report depression. 23.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Graettinger vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.5%
26% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.9%
Physical Inactivity23.7%
Depression21.8%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Checkup Rate74.5%
Premature Death7,705/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access79.7%
Healthcare Facilities28

Crime Rates: Graettinger vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Graettinger has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.6 inches
12% below US avg
Snowfall37.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,248 ft (380 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,384/sq mi
Coordinates43.2370°N, 94.7505°W
County FIPS19063
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.5%
D 27.5%

Winner: Republican by 44 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.9%
59% below US avg
High School+93.0%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,384/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants14
Retail Stores43

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Work from Home1.1%

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