Grimes is a town in Dale County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Grimes had a population of 573. It is part of the Enterprise–Ozark Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Area code334

Living in Grimes

Housing in Grimes

$108K▼ 0.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Grimes home is worth about $108,000, down 0.8% in a year, 55% below the Alabama typical home.

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Work & commute in Grimes

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Most working residents leave Grimes for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Dothan (51%), Abbeville (3%) and Ozark (2%). Half commute less than 8 miles.

Dothan

51%

Abbeville

Ozark

Troy

0%Work in townlive and work in Grimes 8 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 95Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Grimes

Compared with Alabama

1better than AL·20worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 7▼ 4 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.1%Fewer adults who have had cancerAL 8.2% · better 32.5%More adults facing food insecurityAL 19.2% · worse

Care nearby

Flowers HospitalDothan · 4.4 mi · ER

Dothan Family Health CenterDothan · 4.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Grimes · CMS · HRSAHealth in Grimes →

Natural hazards in Grimes

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Grimes flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 29 declared for Dale County MapGrimes vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Grimes

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Grimes has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.

62° / 41°Winter

78° / 54°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

79° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Grimes get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 24, with the last in spring around Mar 1.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Grimes →