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Population
189
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,015 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$40,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$40,156
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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Grand River is a small, quiet community set among the rolling hills of Decatur County in southern Iowa. Surrounded by scenic river country and open farmland, it offers plenty of elbow room and a relaxed daily rhythm. Students are served by the Central Decatur School District in nearby Leon, and the town keeps its local roots alive at the Grand River Schoolhouse Museum. If you are looking for a simple, peaceful rural setting to call home, Grand River is a welcoming spot.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA96.3ratingRural FitA95.4ratingLow Heat ImpactA93.6rating

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