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Granton, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Clark County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
368 Population 669/sq mi density
$60,625 Median Income $28,018 per capita
$114,800 Home Value $209,376 Zillow
$679 Median Rent 15.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
41 Violent Crime/100K 1,477 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,800 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Granton, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,625
19% below
$28,018 per capita
Home Value
$114,800
59% below
Zillow: $209,376
Median Rent
$679/mo
42% below
15.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
41/100K
89% below
1,477/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Granton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
41%
Rent
58%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Granton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Granton residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,018. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Granton is $114,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,376. Median rent is $679/month, with 15.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Granton reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,477/100K.

Education

14.1% of adults in Granton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Granton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population368
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density669/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$28,018
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$1,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,800
Rent$679
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$209,376
Housing Units168
Rent Burden15.5%

Crime

F
Violent41/100K
Property1,477/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,116 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Granton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.