At a Glance
Median Income
$32,500
$28,525 per capita
Home Value
$80,700
Zillow: $101,987
Median Rent
$783/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
19.0%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
23.1% smoking rate
How Grimes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grimes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grimes a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grimes residents earn a median household income of $32,500 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,525. The unemployment rate stands at 19.0% (428% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,130 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grimes is $80,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,987. Median rent is $783/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
6.3% of adults in Grimes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 53.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population515
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$32,500
Per Capita$28,525
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$3,915M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,700
Rent$783
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$101,987
Housing Units241
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity46.2%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,939/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation354 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Grimes was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.