What are the schools like in Grabill, IN?

School district data for Grabill is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Grabill?

The median household income in Grabill, IN is $57,222 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Grabill, IN?

Grabill has an average high temperature of 31.9°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.0 inches.

Grabill, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Grabill, IN affordable or expensive?

Grabill's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Grabill is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $145,400 and the median rent is $756 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Grabill, IN?

Grabill has a violent crime rate of 229.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1640.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Grabill, IN a Good Place to Live?

Grabill is a small town of 1,268 in Indiana, with a median household income of $57,222 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Grabill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Grabill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Grabill 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: 90.0

Grabill's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Grabill costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Grabill, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$145,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$756	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,222	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Grabill's violent crime rate is 229.1 per 100,000 residents — 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

229.1 /100k

Property Crime

1640.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Grabill, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Grabill sees average highs of 31.9°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 38.9 inches of annual precipitation and 36.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Grabill, IN
Average High — January	31.9°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	38.9"
Annual Snowfall	36.0"

Demographics

Metric	Grabill, IN	National Avg
Population	1,268	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Harlan, IN 2 mi Leo-Cedarville, IN 3 mi Spencerville, IN 5 mi St. Joe, IN 8 mi Woodburn, IN 8 mi

Grabill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grabill, IN affordable or expensive?

Grabill's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Grabill roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $145,400 and median rent is $756/month.

What is the crime rate in Grabill, IN?

Grabill's violent crime rate is 229.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1640.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Grabill?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Grabill, IN a good place to live?

Grabill, IN has a population of 1,268, a median household income of $57,222, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Grabill?

Grabill averages 31.9°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.9 inches with about 36.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Grabill?

The population of Grabill, Indiana is 1,268 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Grabill?

Key numbers for living in Grabill: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $145,400, median household income $57,222, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grabill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.