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Griswold, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Montgomery County County
Griswold, IA
At a Glance
How Griswold Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Griswold's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Griswold a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Griswold residents earn a median household income of $61,167 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,271. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 378 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Griswold is $89,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,911. Median rent is $937/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Griswold reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,421/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Griswold hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Griswold has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.