Graettinger is a small town of 1,010 in Iowa, with a median household income of $69,519
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Graettinger stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Graettinger is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Graettinger city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 83.7
Graettinger's overall cost of living index is 83.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Graettinger costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Graettinger, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$77,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$513
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,519
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Graettinger's violent crime rate is 281.3 per 100,000 residents
— 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
281.3 /100k
Property Crime
382.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Graettinger is served primarily by Graettinger-Terril Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Graettinger, IA
National Avg
School District
Graettinger-Terril Comm School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Graettinger sees average highs of 26.2°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 33.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.1 inches of snow per year.
Graettinger's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Graettinger roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $77,300 and median rent is $513/month.
Graettinger's violent crime rate is 281.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 382.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Graettinger are operated by Graettinger-Terril Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Graettinger, IA has a population of 1,010, a median household income of $69,519, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Graettinger averages 26.2°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.6 inches
with about 37.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Graettinger, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51342.
The population of Graettinger, Iowa is 1,010 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Graettinger: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $77,300, median household income $69,519, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Graettinger side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
