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Grinnell, KS
City in Gove County, Kansas.
Population
342
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
695
ZIP codes
0
Grinnell and its ZIP codes
Grinnell at a glance
- Grinnell is about 19 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Grinnell, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gove County. PPP loans are for Grinnell.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,559
1,152 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$98,901
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.3M
FY 2026, $12,250 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Grinnell, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
873
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
92° / 16°F
20.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grinnell, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Grinnell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrainfieldCity | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| OakleyCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Gove CityCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ParkCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| MenloCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| HoxieCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| MonumentCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| QuinterCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| RexfordCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| GemCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| CollyerCity | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| ColbyCity | 28 mi | 3.7 |
| SeldenCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grinnell, KS in?
- Grinnell is in Gove County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Grinnell, KS?
- About 342 people live in Grinnell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grinnell?
- Nearby places include Grainfield (8.8 mi), Oakley (11 mi), Gove City (14 mi), Park (14 mi), Menlo (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023