What are the schools like in Grantsburg, WI?

Grantsburg is served primarily by Grantsburg School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.

What is the median household income in Grantsburg?

The median household income in Grantsburg, WI is $44,808 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Grantsburg, WI?

Grantsburg has an average high temperature of 22.2°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Grantsburg, WI affordable or expensive?

Grantsburg's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Grantsburg is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $137,300 and the median rent is $758 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Grantsburg, WI?

Grantsburg has a violent crime rate of 207.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1323.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Grantsburg, WI a Good Place to Live?

Grantsburg is a small town of 1,385 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $44,808 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

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

All Grantsburg 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: 90.5

Grantsburg's overall cost of living index is 90.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Grantsburg costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Grantsburg, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$137,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$758	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,808	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Grantsburg's violent crime rate is 207.6 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

207.6 /100k

Property Crime

1323.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Grantsburg is served primarily by Grantsburg School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Grantsburg, WI	National Avg
School District	Grantsburg School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Grantsburg sees average highs of 22.2°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 33.8 inches of annual precipitation and 52.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Grantsburg, WI
Average High — January	22.2°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	33.8"
Annual Snowfall	52.2"

Demographics

Metric	Grantsburg, WI	National Avg
Population	1,385	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	23.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Grantsburg

Grantsburg, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54840

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grantsburg, WI affordable or expensive?

Grantsburg's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Grantsburg roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $137,300 and median rent is $758/month.

What is the crime rate in Grantsburg, WI?

Grantsburg's violent crime rate is 207.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1323.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Grantsburg?

Public schools in Grantsburg are operated by Grantsburg School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Grantsburg, WI a good place to live?

Grantsburg, WI has a population of 1,385, a median household income of $44,808, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Grantsburg?

Grantsburg averages 22.2°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.8 inches with about 52.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Grantsburg?

Grantsburg, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54840.

What is the population of Grantsburg?

The population of Grantsburg, Wisconsin is 1,385 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Grantsburg?

Key numbers for living in Grantsburg: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $137,300, median household income $44,808, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grantsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.