At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$36,460 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
Zillow: $188,649
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
13.7% smoking rate
How Grafton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grafton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grafton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grafton residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,460. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 280 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grafton is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,649. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
13.5% of adults in Grafton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grafton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population146
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density417/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$36,460
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$188,649
Housing Units86
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,978/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain27.3 in/yr
Elevation1,681 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute15 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Grafton was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.