Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 972, settled in 1880.
Among 141 Iowa towns, just 2 have a higher share of residents 65 or older than Griswold. Griswold National Bank is on the National Register of Historic Places. Griswold has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Griswold, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Griswold.
Most working residents leave Griswold for work: only 15% work in town. Since 2013, Griswold has added 78 jobs, to 334 in 2023. Griswold’s median household income is $55,000, where Iowa’s towns sit at $69,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000.
| Griswold | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 15% | 31% | 8% |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Griswold Community School District. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griswold ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 227 | B+ |
| Griswold Middle/High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 193 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Griswold’s median age is 50 years, above both Iowa’s towns (38.7 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 31% across Iowa.
| Griswold | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 years | 38.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 21% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 25% | 29% |
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6 points. Across Iowa, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Griswold | IA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.1% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.9% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.9% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.2% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.4% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.7% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 15.9% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.5% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36% | 30% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.4% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.1% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.9% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.1% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
Griswold has cold winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 13° and about 27 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Griswold home is worth about $195,000, up 9.1% in a year, 18% below the Iowa typical home. 78% of Griswold households own their home.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
81% of adults had a checkup this year in Griswold. Griswold beats the Iowa average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 30% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Griswold.
| Griswold | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 78% | 79% |
| What stands out | Griswold | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.7% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities. Since 1998, 27 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Griswold.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Griswold Park | 0.2 mi | 2 |
| 2. Dream Playground | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Griswold; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Griswold residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
Where Griswold’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 notable people were born in Griswold.
City in Iowa, USA
Griswold is a city in Cass County, Iowa, United States. The population was 994 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Griswold has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
3 notable people were born here, including Neville Brand and Louis Pelzer.
