Gratiot, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Lafayette County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
215 Population 391/sq mi density
$40,938 Median Income $28,286 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $260,858 Zillow
$630 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$40,938 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $630/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Gratiot, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,938
46% below
$28,286 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
53% below
Zillow: $260,858
Median Rent
$630/mo
46% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
77.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
54%
Home Value
47%
Rent
54%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
203%
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 $40,938 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,286. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 510 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gratiot is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,858. Median rent is $630/month, with 9.0% 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

12.8% of adults in Gratiot hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 77.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gratiot has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population215
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density391/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,938
Per Capita$28,286
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$932M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$630
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$260,858
Housing Units109
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,606/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation807 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+77.7%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute29 min
Broadband61.3%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Gratiot was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.