Grimes Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Grimes Township is a township in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. About 859 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 859 ± 210
- County
- Cerro Gordo County
- School district
- West Fork Community School District
- Land area
- 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $59,000 ± $8,435
- Median home value
- $105,800 ± $31,652
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1903391773
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.951669, -93.438847
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Grimes Township, largest first
- Thornton (city)514 people
- Meservey (city)262 people
These places’ central points lie inside Grimes Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Avery Township, Hancock County5.6 mi west
- Wisner Township, Franklin County6.1 mi south
- Pleasant Valley Township6.5 mi east
- Union Township6.5 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Grimes Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Cerro Gordo County, largest first
- Clear Lake Township1,469 people
- Falls Township1,036 people
- Geneseo Township1,031 people
- Lime Creek Township532 people
- Pleasant Valley Township442 people
- Lincoln Township399 people
- Mount Vernon Township332 people
- Grant Township316 people
- Portland Township303 people
- Mason Township278 people
- Bath Township226 people
- Owen Township224 people
All 15
- Union Township191 people
- Lake Township189 people
- Dougherty Township148 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Cerro Gordo County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Grimes Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 22 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 1 minute around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:34 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:54 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:39 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 8:56 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:42 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:11 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:25 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:32 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May 15 | 5:50 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:34 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:48 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:19 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:53 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:27 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:05 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:37 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 2 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Cerro Gordo County or the local office.
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