




Grafton, Wisconsin
Grafton, WI Profile
Grafton, WI, population 10,312 , is located
in Wisconsin's Ozaukee county,
about 19.6 miles from Milwaukee and 75.0 miles from Madison.
In the 90's the population of Grafton has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Grafton has been growing at an annual rate of 3.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Grafton area were lower than Wisconsin's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Wisconsin average.
Grafton Statistics
Grafton Gender Information
Males in Grafton: 5,064 (49%)
Females in Grafton: 5,248 (51%)
As % of Population in Grafton
Race Diversity in Grafton
White: 98%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Grafton
Age Diversity in Grafton
Median Age in Grafton: 37.3 (Males in Grafton: 36.0, Females in Grafton: 38.5)
Grafton Males Under 20: 15%
Grafton Females Under 20: 14%
Grafton Males 20 to 40: 13%
Grafton Females 20 to 40: 13%
Grafton Males 40 to 60: 14%
Grafton Females 40 to 60: 15%
Grafton Males Over 60: 7%
Grafton Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Grafton
Grafton Household Average Size: 2.54 people
Grafton Median Household Income: $ 53,918
Grafton Median Value of Homes: $ 144,700
Law Enforcement in Grafton
Reported crimes in the Grafton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 27
Burglary: 20
Larceny-theft: 166
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,702
Grafton Location Information
Elevation: 780 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Grafton
Cedarburg 2.3 Miles
Saukville 4.3 Miles
Thiensville 5.8 Miles
Mequon 6.0 Miles
Port Washington 6.1 Miles
Newburg 9.0 Miles
Bayside 10.0 Miles
Germantown 10.1 Miles
River Hills 10.2 Miles
Fredonia 10.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Grafton
(Population 100,000+)
Milwaukee 19.6 Miles
Madison 75.0 Miles
Green Bay 83.0 Miles
Rockford 92.8 Miles
Chicago 102.8 Miles
Naperville 106.6 Miles
Aurora 109.4 Miles
Grand Rapids 117.9 Miles
Gary 123.4 Miles
Joliet 124.3 Miles
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Facts
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Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Drug Side Effects
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Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
Alcoholism
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