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Graettinger, IA


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Graettinger, Iowa

Graettinger, Iowa, in Palo Alto county, is 98 miles NE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 141 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 900.

The People and Families of Graettinger

In Graettinger, about 61% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Graettinger, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Graettinger had a median family income of $36,591.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Graettinger.

Graettinger Housing

Graettinger has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Graettinger tend toward the low side for Iowa. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Graettinger, 87% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Graettinger do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Graettinger strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Graettinger Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Graettinger Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Graettinger Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Graettinger, IA

Comparing Graettinger to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men75
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better41
Median Family Income41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Working at Home31
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built24
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