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Grinnell, Iowa

Introduction to Grinnell, Iowa

Grinnell, Iowa, in Poweshiek county, is located 46 miles E of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 169 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 9,105 people in the city.

Grinnell History

Grinnell was founded and named after Josiah B. Grinnell in 1854. It was located at the junction of Rock Island Railroad and Minneapolis and St Louis Railroad. It served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. The Grinnell College was the first college that was established west of Mississippi River.

Grinnell and nearby Attractions

  • Rock Creek State Park
  • Grinnell Historical Museum
  • Fun Valley Ski Area
  • Iowa Transportation Museum
  • International Wrestling Institute & Museum

Things To Do In Grinnell

Grinnell includes several open spaces and parks such as the Arbor Recreation Area, MacEachron Field, Nyanza Park, Rosenbloom Football Field, and Merrill Park. The Commemorate Grinnell Founder Historical Marker, Horace Greeley - Editor Historical Marker, and First House in Grinnell Historical Marker are also worth taking a look around. One can also spend their free hours at the Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center, Grinnell Country Club, and Grinnell Historical Museum.

Grinnell Transportation

International flight is available from Des Moines International Airport.

Grinnell Higher Education

Grinnell College is the local college. Indian Hills Community College, Hawkeye Community College, and Iowa State University also offer facilities for higher education.

High Points

Grinnell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyGrinnell Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyGrinnell Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyGrinnell Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 12%Grinnell College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Grinnell Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Grinnell, IA

Comparing Grinnell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens95
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men68
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents83
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime75

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