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Grimes is a city in Polk County, Iowa, with a population of approximately 15,392.

Population16,366
Median Home Value$304,700
Median Income$104,497
Area13.11 sq mi

How Grimes Ranks

#3
Fastest Growing Citiesin Polk County
+3.5%
#3
Most Remote-Friendly Citiesin Iowa
22.4% work from home
#5
Best Demographicsin Iowa
63 / 100

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NewsMAR 20, 2026

Grimes girl escapes attempted abduction, Polk County deputies search for suspect

Grimes girl escapes attempted abduction, Polk County deputies search for suspect KCCI

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NewsMAR 14, 2026

1 person injured in stabbing at Casey's in Grimes

1 person injured in stabbing at Casey's in Grimes KCCI

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NewsDEC 17, 2025

Grimes to build new Public Administration building at Waterworks Park

Grimes to build new Public Administration building at Waterworks Park KCCI

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