Grimes, AL

Alabama

Grimes is a small town in Alabama with a population of 515. Residents earn $32,500 per year, which is 57% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
515 Population 412/sq mi density
$32,500 Median Income $28,525 per capita
$80,700 Home Value $107,282 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,700 home value, $783/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $32,500
57% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,700
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $783
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 46.2%
44% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.8%
200% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.1%
30% higher than US avg

How Grimes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population515
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 52%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$32,500
Per Capita$28,525
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$3,915M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,700
Rent$783
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$107,282
Housing Units241
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity46.2%
Uninsured16.0%
Smoking23.1%
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease7.8%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation354 ft (108 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband78.2%
Libraries4

Is Grimes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grimes receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Grimes has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grimes is $32,500, 57% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grimes is $80,700, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Grimes enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Grimes has a population of 515 with a density of 412 people per square mile. The median age is 51.5 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (51.8%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 46.6% Black.

Population

515
Total Population
412
People / sq mi
51.5yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Grimes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grimes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grimes is $32,500, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Grimes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,500
57% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,525
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237
IRS Avg AGI$56,340

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.8%
200% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.1%
30% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,130
County GDP$3,915M

Business (County)

Restaurants82
Healthcare65
Retail135
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,739
50% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone98.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Grimes is $80,700, 71% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $783 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $107,282.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,700
71% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$107,282

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$783
33% below US avg
Rent Burden35.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.3%
Housing Units241
Median Year Built1986

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,739
50% below US avg
Effective Rate2.15%
In Grimes, 46.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 16.0% of residents lack health insurance. 23.1% are current smokers. 25.8% report depression. 38.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grimes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity46.2%
44% above US avg
Diabetes17.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
High Blood Pressure45.4%
Asthma11.6%
COPD10.4%
Cancer6.1%
Stroke5.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking23.1%
65% above US avg
Binge Drinking12.8%
Physical Inactivity38.3%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress21.9%
Physical Distress17.9%
Short Sleep43.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.4%
Uninsured16.0%
86% above US avg
Checkup Rate78.4%
Dental Visits46.8%
Premature Death11,939/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access38.9%
Healthcare Facilities65
Grimes has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.9 inches. The area enjoys 306 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.9 inches
42% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density412/sq mi
Coordinates31.2999°N, 85.4503°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS01045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.3-point margin. 78.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.8%
D 23.5%

Winner: Republican by 52.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+76.5%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
School Test Score4.40
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density412/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.2%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities65
Restaurants82
Retail Stores135

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone98.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.5%

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