At a Glance
Median Income
$56,458
$18,307 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
21.9% smoking rate
How Grimsley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grimsley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grimsley a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grimsley residents earn a median household income of $56,458 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,307. The unemployment rate stands at 14.5% (303% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 409 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Education
10.4% of adults in Grimsley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grimsley has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population940
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density86/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$18,307
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$769M
Avg Weekly Wage$800
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$266,625
Housing Units380
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,614/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain59.8 in/yr
Elevation1,729 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Grimsley was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.