Kansas
Grinnell is a small town in Kansas with a population of 376. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grinnell receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Grinnell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grinnell is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Grinnell is $123,400, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $540 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Grinnell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches, including 25.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,500 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,911 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $930 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,704 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 122 |
| County GDP | $224M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,025 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.26% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $123,400 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $143,411 |
| Census Median Rent | $540 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,025 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.26% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 13,932/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.7 inches |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,913 ft (888 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1266°N, 100.6311°W |
| County FIPS | 20179 |
Winner: Republican by 80.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.2% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 767/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |