Graettinger, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Emmet County County

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 $162,818 Zillow
$480 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
45°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

Graettinger, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,250
3% below
$27,408 per capita
Home Value
$87,000
69% below
Zillow: $162,818
Median Rent
$480/mo
59% below
14.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Graettinger Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
31%
Rent
41%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Graettinger a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Graettinger residents earn a median household income of $73,250 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,408. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 330 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Graettinger is $87,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,818. Median rent is $480/month, with 14.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

13.9% of adults in Graettinger hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Graettinger has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,038
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,384/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,250
Per Capita$27,408
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$519M
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,000
Rent$480
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$162,818
Housing Units476
Rent Burden14.9%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,705/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,248 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Graettinger was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.