Grimes Iowa Map

About Grimes, Iowa

Grimes is a locality in Polk County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 16,366. The population density is 465.5 people per km². Grimes is located at 41.6883°N, 93.7911°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50111.

Grimes unfolds onto the Iowa landscape with a quiet dignity, a place where the sky seems to stretch a little further and the fields whisper secrets of seasons past. It lies 5.9 miles north-west of Urbandale, IA (from Urbandale, IA: bearing 316°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west-south-west of Ankeny. The land here is a study in gentle curves, rolling plains that rise and fall like the breath of a sleeping giant, interspersed with patches of woodland that offer a dappled respite from the sun. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of freshly turned soil and the distant hum of life. As day surrenders to evening, the western horizon ignites in hues of apricot and rose, painting long, dramatic shadows across the agricultural expanse that defines Grimes. The story of Grimes is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil of Polk County, a place that has long sustained its inhabitants through the bounty of agriculture. Its roots are in the hardworking spirit of early settlers who carved their livelihoods from the rich prairie, and that enduring legacy is still palpable in the rhythm of the community. While the agricultural heritage remains a cornerstone, Grimes has gracefully evolved, embracing new industries and a growing population that adds a vibrant, forward-looking dimension to its character. The nearby Raccoon River, a silver ribbon winding through the countryside, has always been a vital artery, shaping the land and the lives of those who call Grimes home, a constant reminder of nature's enduring influence.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Grimes, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Grimes and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Grimes includes the ZIP code (50111), telephone area code (515), county seat of Polk County (Des Moines), and school district assignment (Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Grimes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.