Grinnell, IA
Living in Grinnell
Bikeability
80
Walkability
98
Commute
98
Public Transit
61
Affordability
82
Public Safety
35
Airports
22
Hospitals
77
Colleges
67
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
9k
Population
-234 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
53%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black4%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
+$1.5k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
71%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector63%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked24%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$138k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$573
Median Monthly Rent
+$95 (2010–19)
55%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Grinnell
United States45
Iowa35
Poweshiek County51
Property Crime in Grinnell
United States48
Iowa43
Poweshiek County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 20 | 1 | 7 |
Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 37 | 2 | 1 |
Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Grinnell
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding25
Tornado18
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Grinnell, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Grinnell, IA
Central Iowa Christian School
1 miles, NW
Newton Christian School
16 miles, W
Peoria Christian School
19 miles, S
Marshalltown Christian School
22 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Grinnell, IA
Grinnell College
1 miles, N
Central College
25 miles, SW
William Penn University
30 miles, S
Grand View University
46 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Grinnell, IA
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
17 miles, W
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
23 miles, NW
Pella Regional Health Center
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Grinnell, IA
Des Moines International Airport
50 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
53 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
59 miles, N
Dubuque Regional Airport
113 miles, NE