Median Income $57,083

24% lower than US avg

Home Value $212,500

25% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 16.1%

52% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.0%

6% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.7%

25% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population40

Median Age56.5 yrs

Density308/mi²

Male / Female60% / 40%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans34.0%

Economy

Median Income$57,083

Per Capita$39,623

Unemployment2.7%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$9,160M

Commute23 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$212,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units17

Health

Obesity34.0%

Uninsured5.8%

Smoking13.8%

Depression21.3%

Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain38.2 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation854 ft (260 m)

Education

Bachelor's+16.1%

High School+87.1%

Graduate+11.1%

School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%

Commute23 min

Broadband17.0%

Libraries8

Is Graf a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Graf receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Graf offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Graf is $57,083, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Graf is $212,500, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Graf experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 42.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Graf has a population of 40 with a density of 308 people per square mile. The median age is 56.5 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

Total Population

308

People / sq mi

56.5yrs

Median Age

45% above US avg

0.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60%

Female 40%

Race & Ethnicity

Graf vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Graf vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Graf is $57,083, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Graf vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$57,083
	24% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$39,623
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,128
IRS Avg AGI	$86,704

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	25% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,728
County GDP	$9,160M

Business (County)

Restaurants	242
Healthcare	316
Retail	397
Manufacturing	149

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,807
	66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	2.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.5 min
Drive Alone	95.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Graf is $212,500, 25% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$212,500
	25% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	82.4%
Housing Units	17
Median Year Built	1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,807
	66% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.73%

In Graf, 34.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.8% of residents lack health insurance. 13.8% are current smokers. 21.3% report depression. 20.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.0%
	6% above US avg
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart Disease	4.8%
High Blood Pressure	26.5%
Asthma	10.4%
COPD	5.5%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.8%
	1% below US avg
Binge Drinking	23.6%
Physical Inactivity	20.4%
Depression	21.3%
Mental Distress	17.0%
Physical Distress	10.9%
Short Sleep	32.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	5.8%
	33% below US avg
Checkup Rate	76.0%
Dental Visits	72.9%
Premature Death	6,844/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.7/10
Exercise Access	82.6%
Healthcare Facilities	316

Graf has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.2 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	47.2°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	38.2 inches
	1% above US avg
Snowfall	42.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	854 ft (260 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	308/sq mi
Coordinates	42.4939°N, 90.8732°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	19061

It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 8.6-point margin. 17.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.7%

D 45.1%

Winner: Republican by 8.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	16.1%
	52% below US avg
High School+	87.1%
Graduate Degree+	11.1%
School Test Score	5.73

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3	Metro — under 250K
Population Density	308/sq mi
Total Area	0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	17.0%
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	316
Restaurants	242
Retail Stores	397

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	9
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.5 min
Drive Alone	95.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Graf, IA

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Graf a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Graf vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Graf vs U.S. Average

Income: Graf vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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