Grinnell, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
9,527 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,426 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$191,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$655 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$706 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Poweshiek County
5
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Poweshiek County
3
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 20
Feb 1 7 24
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 4 1 49
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 2 1 37
Dec 1 6 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 27, IA State House District 53, IA
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Schools

Davis Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Grinnell Community Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Grinnell College
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Marshalltown Community College
21 miles, N • 1.9 star
Central College
25 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Grinnell Regional Medical Center
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
17 miles, W • 5 star
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
24 miles, N • 2.3 star
Pella Regional Health Center
24 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
50 miles, W • 2.3 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
53 miles, E • 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
59 miles, NE • 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
113 miles, E • 1 star
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