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Grafton, IL
City in Jersey County, Illinois.
Population
734
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
198
ZIP codes
0
Grafton and its ZIP codes
Grafton at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $105,417 a year, 26% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $275,800 (5% above Illinois) and median rent is $629 a month.
Local data for Grafton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grafton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,417
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$275,800
Median rent
$629/mo
Homeownership
87.0%
Bachelor's or higher
37.6%
Median age
52.2
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (241), Irish Americans (112), Scottish Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jersey County. PPP loans are for Grafton.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,411
5,105 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,565
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$150M
FY 2026, $6,981 per person
How people get to work
Grafton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.3%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home28.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grafton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
329
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grafton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Grafton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElsahVillage | 3.5 mi | 1.1 |
| OttervilleTown | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| Portage Des Sioux, MOCity | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| BrusselsVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| FieldonVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| JerseyvilleCity | 10 mi | 5.2 |
| GodfreyVillage | 11 mi | 34.4 |
| Old Jamestown, MOCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 14.9 |
| Hazelwood, MOCity | 13 mi | 16 |
| Florissant, MOCity | 13 mi | 12.6 |
| West Alton, MOCity | 13 mi | 28.8 |
| St. Charles, MOCity | 14 mi | 25.2 |
| BatchtownVillage | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Bridgeton, MOCity | 14 mi | 14.6 |
| Black Jack, MOCity | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| AltonCity | 15 mi | 15.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grafton, IL in?
- Grafton is in Jersey County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Grafton, IL?
- About 734 people live in Grafton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grafton?
- Nearby places include Elsah (3.5 mi), Otterville (4.9 mi), Portage Des Sioux, MO (5.1 mi), Brussels (9.8 mi), Fieldon (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023