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Grimes, CA
Census-designated place in Colusa County, California.
Population
280
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
124
ZIP codes
0
Grimes and its ZIP codes
Grimes at a glance
- Grimes is 51% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Grimes, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colusa County. PPP loans are for Grimes.
Unemployment rate
9.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,616
9,472 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,656
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$143M
FY 2026, $6,569 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Grimes, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
34
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
474
6.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grimes, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
18.6%
U.S. 11.1% +7.5 pts
Cities near Grimes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeridianCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 5.3 |
| College CityCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.9 |
| ArbuckleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.8 |
| SutterCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3 |
| ColusaCity | 10 mi | 4.4 |
| DunniganCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.2 |
| WilliamsCity | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| Yuba CityCity | 15 mi | 16.6 |
| RobbinsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| MarysvilleCity | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| OlivehurstCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.4 |
| Live OakCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| Plumas LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 11.8 |
| LindaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 8.6 |
| MaxwellCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| NicolausCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grimes, CA in?
- Grimes is in Colusa County, California.
- What is the population of Grimes, CA?
- About 280 people live in Grimes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grimes?
- Nearby places include Meridian (5 mi), College City (7.3 mi), Arbuckle (9.7 mi), Sutter (9.8 mi), Colusa (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023