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Grinnell
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Grinnell is a small, close-knit rural community known for its friendly residents, historic architecture, and connection to Grinnell College. Despite its size, visitors will find a handful of local restaurants, parks, and community events that showcase small-town Iowa life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
260
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.74°, -92.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,480
Local Cost
$928
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.3°C
Record High
43.2°C
Record Low
-36.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
909 mm
Internet Speed
152 Mbps
Upload
138 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
12
Transport
41
Walk Score
41
Footways
81.0
Airport
TNU
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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