At a Glance
Median Income
$57,083
$39,623 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
Zillow: $422,873
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
13.8% smoking rate
How Graf Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Graf's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Graf 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
Graf residents earn a median household income of $57,083 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,623. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,728 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Graf is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,873. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
16.1% of adults in Graf hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population40
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density308/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$39,623
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,500
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$422,873
Housing Units17
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation854 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Graf was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.