At a Glance
Median Income
$68,125
$29,297 per capita
Home Value
$123,100
Zillow: $313,595
Median Rent
$819/mo
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
15.4% smoking rate
How Gratiot Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gratiot's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gratiot a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gratiot residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,297. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gratiot is $123,100 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,595. Median rent is $819/month, with 18.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
9.9% of adults in Gratiot hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gratiot has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population267
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density2,054/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$29,297
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$937M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,100
Rent$819
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$313,595
Housing Units105
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation974 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Gratiot was founded in 1829.
The median home in Gratiot was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.