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Graettinger, IA

Graettinger, IA.

Population: 1,385 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$174,431
1-year appreciation
+11.4%
3-year appreciation
+25.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$174,431
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
211
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4

Amenities

Nearest airport
Emmetsburg Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-9 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Median annual property tax
$1,237
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
84.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,572
Average weekly wage
$898
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Agriculture, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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