Grimes, IA
Living in Grimes
Bikeability15
Walkability9
Commute80
Public Transit5
Affordability47
Public Safety49
Airports41
Hospitals75
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+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
$82kMedian 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
$226kMedian Home Value+$65k (2010–19)
53%Built 2000 or Later
$845Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Grimes, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Grimes, IA
Des Moines Christian School
3 miles, S
St Pius X School
6 miles, SE
Montessori Children's House
6 miles, S
Dowling Catholic High School
7 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Grimes, IA
Drake University
9 miles, SE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
11 miles, SE
Grand View University
11 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Grimes, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
9 miles, SE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
11 miles, SE
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
11 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Grimes, IA
Des Moines International Airport
12 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
94 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
109 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
111 miles, W