Iowa
Grafton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 233. Residents earn $52,188 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grafton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Grafton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grafton is $52,188, 31% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Grafton is $94,600, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Grafton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 40.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,188 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,021 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $893 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,143 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 233 |
| County GDP | $485M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,689 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.84% |
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.6% |
| Census Median | $94,600 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $169,560 |
| Census Median Rent | $655 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,689 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.84% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,737/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.5 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,228 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 728/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3307°N, 93.0687°W |
| County FIPS | 19195 |
Winner: Republican by 28.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.4% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 728/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.2% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 23.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.6% |