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Grimes, IA

Founded 1894Elev. 291 m
Population
15,810
Median home
$281,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Grimes

With about 15,810 residents, Grimes is one of Iowa's notable places. Grimes was founded in 1894. The median age is 34.3 and the median household income is $104,497. Homes carry a median value of $281,000, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85%). Around 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
15,810
Median age
34.3
Median household income
$104,497
Per-capita income
$44,841
Poverty rate
6.8%
High-school grad or higher
99.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
Avg. commute
19.4 min
Work from home
24.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White85%
Hispanic or Latino6.5%
Black2.3%
Asian3.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51.8%
Sales & office19.8%
Service10.3%
Production, transportation & material moving9.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$281,000
Median gross rent
$1,156/mo
Owner-occupied
70%
Median year built
2008
Households
6,133
Avg. household size
2.57

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Grimes has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading87%
Math87%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Dallas Center-Grimes High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
DC-G Oak ViewMiddleGrades 7–8
Heritage ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4
North Ridge ElementaryElementary
South Prairie ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Grimes vs Iowa and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Grimes.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Polk County
Strong windVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
DroughtRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Grimes is in Polk County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Grimes was founded in 1894. Elevation ~291 m.

Map of Grimes
Grimes, IA
Where Grimes is
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Notable people from Grimes
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Grimes, IA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Grimes, Iowa.

Robert Allen, 41
Grimes · 50111
AKA Robert Warren Allen

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Grimes — frequently asked

What is the population of Grimes, Iowa?
Grimes has a population of about 15,810, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Grimes?
The median home value in Grimes is $281,000, and the median gross rent is $1,156/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Grimes face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Polk County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in Grimes?
Grimes has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Grimes?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Grimes. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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