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Grinnell, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sheridan County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
376
Population
767/sq mi density
$62,500
Median Income
$35,911 per capita
$123,400
Home Value
$143,411 Zillow
$540
Median Rent
12.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
144
Violent Crime/100K
1,245 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,400 home value, $540/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Grinnell experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 25.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in |
Grinnell has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").