Grantsburg, IN

Indiana

Grantsburg is a small town in Indiana with a population of 175. Residents earn $70,641 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
175 Population 230/sq mi density
$70,641 Median Income $18,638 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,641 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,641
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.7%
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.9%
28% higher than US avg

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

People

Population175
Median Age24.8 yrs
Density230/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans23.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,641
Per Capita$18,638
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$239M
Commute60 min

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation582 ft (177 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute60 min
Broadband72.0%
Libraries1

Is Grantsburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grantsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Grantsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grantsburg is $70,641, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 15.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 60 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Grantsburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Grantsburg has a population of 175 with a density of 230 people per square mile. The median age is 24.8 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

175
Total Population
230
People / sq mi
24.8yrs
Median Age
36% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Grantsburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grantsburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grantsburg is $70,641, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 60 minutes.

Income: Grantsburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,641
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,638
Avg Weekly Wage$833
IRS Avg AGI$51,121

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.9%
28% above US avg
Establishments (County)171
County GDP$239M

Business (County)

Restaurants16
Healthcare16
Retail25
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,529
28% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time59.5 min
Drive Alone31.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Grantsburg has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation582 ft (177 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density230/sq mi
Coordinates38.2913°N, 86.4705°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18025
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48.6-point margin. 72.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 24.7%

Winner: Republican by 48.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.7%
47% below US avg
High School+87.3%
Graduate Degree+9.0%
School Test Score6.01
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density230/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access72.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities16
Restaurants16
Retail Stores25

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute59.5 min
Drive Alone31.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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