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Grinnell, KS
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Grinnell, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Grinnell a Good Place to Live?
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 0.4% (89% 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 $143,411. 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.
Safety & Crime
Grinnell reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,245/100K.
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.