Wisconsin
Grantsburg is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,359. Residents earn $40,625 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grantsburg receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Grantsburg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Grantsburg is $40,625, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Grantsburg is $139,600, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $696 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Grantsburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 76 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,601 per 100,000, near the national average.
19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Grantsburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches, including 52.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,625 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,554 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $852 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,474 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 469 |
| County GDP | $751M |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 64 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,647 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.33% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $139,600 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $240,798 |
| Census Median Rent | $696 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,647 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.33% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,122/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Total Violent | 76.2/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 76.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,600.6/100K |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 381.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,143.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 76.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 924 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7838°N, 92.6773°W |
| County FIPS | 55013 |
Winner: Republican by 30.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Retail Stores | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |