Grimes, IA

Living in Grimes

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 9
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 47
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 72
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Schools 99
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Residents

13k Population +5.2k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
39% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate29%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$82k Median Household Income +$9.6k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty
22  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office21%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$226k Median Home Value +$65k (2010–19)
53% Built 2000 or Later
$845 Median Monthly Rent +$219 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later17%
Built 2010 to 201317%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%

Crime

Violent Crime in Grimes

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Grimes

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 8
Feb 26 1 7
Mar 38 2 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 38 2 2
Dec 24 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Grimes

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding49
Tornado21
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Grimes, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Grimes, IA

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St Pius X School
6 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Grimes, IA

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Drake University
9 miles, SE
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Grand View University
11 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Grimes, IA

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Airports

Airports near Grimes, IA

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Eppley Airfield
111 miles, W