Grinnell, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sheridan County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
376 Population 767/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $35,911 per capita
$123,400 Home Value $151,832 Zillow
$540 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,400 home value, $540/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Grinnell, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,500
17% below
$35,911 per capita
Home Value
$123,400
56% below
Zillow: $151,832
Median Rent
$540/mo
54% below
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Grinnell Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Grinnell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
44%
Rent
46%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grinnell a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grinnell residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,911. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grinnell is $123,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,832. Median rent is $540/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

18.2% of adults in Grinnell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grinnell has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population376
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density767/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$35,911
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$224M
Avg Weekly Wage$930

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,400
Rent$540
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$151,832
Housing Units130
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,932/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
Elevation2,913 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Grinnell was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.