Granger is a city in Dallas and Polk counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,654 at the time of the 2020 census, up 184% from 583 in 2000. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code50109

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Living in Granger

Housing in Granger

$383K▲ 1.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Granger home is worth about $383,000, up 1.1% in a year, 60% above the Iowa typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market77

Sale-to-list99.7%

Sold in May9

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Work & commute in Granger

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Most working residents leave Granger for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Des Moines (21%), West Des Moines (17%) and Urbandale (10%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Des Moines

21%

West Des Moines

17%

Urbandale

10%

Ankeny

2%Work in townlive and work in Granger 13 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 920Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Granger

Health Grade A

Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Iowa

19better than IA·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▲ 3 close Habits 2▲ 1▼ 1 close Care 2▲ 2▼ 3 close Mind 2▲ 3 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

4.2%Fewer adults with COPDIA 6.9% · better 7.6%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIA 12% · better 23.9%More binge drinkersIA 20.5% · worse

Care nearby

VA Central Iowa Healthcare SystemDes Moines · 12.2 mi · ER

Primary Health Care - West Side ClinicUrbandale · 11 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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

Natural hazards in Granger

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

2Does Granger flood?paid flood claims since 2007 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Granger

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Climate in Granger

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Granger has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 16°Winter

60° / 39°Spring

83° / 62°Summer

63° / 41°Fall

How much snow does Granger get?About 38 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 18, with the last in spring around Apr 19.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Granger

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School Grade A

The public schools Granger’s kids attend outperform 94% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictWoodward-Granger Comm School DistrictSchools2

Woodward-Granger Elementary School AElementary · Grades 2–5 · 349 students Woodward-Granger Early Learning CenterElementary · Grades PK–1 · 253 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.