Grantsburg, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Burnett County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,359 Population 447/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $28,554 per capita
$139,600 Home Value $261,169 Zillow
$696 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$139,600 home value, $696/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Grantsburg, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,625
46% below
$28,554 per capita
Home Value
$139,600
50% below
Zillow: $261,169
Median Rent
$696/mo
40% below
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Grantsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
50%
Rent
60%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grantsburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grantsburg residents earn a median household income of $40,625 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,554. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 469 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grantsburg is $139,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,169. Median rent is $696/month, with 29.3% 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 1969.

Education

19.3% of adults in Grantsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grantsburg has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,359
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$28,554
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$751M
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,600
Rent$696
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$261,169
Housing Units653
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,122/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation924 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Grantsburg was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.