Gladbrook, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Tama County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
998 Population 1,426/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $30,298 per capita
$117,200 Home Value $129,779 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,200 home value, $807/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Gladbrook, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,125
16% below
$30,298 per capita
Home Value
$117,200
58% below
Zillow: $129,779
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
47.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Gladbrook Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gladbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
42%
Rent
69%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gladbrook a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gladbrook residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,298. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 440 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gladbrook is $117,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,779. Median rent is $807/month, with 47.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

19.9% of adults in Gladbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gladbrook has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population998
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,426/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$30,298
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$848M
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,200
Rent$807
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$129,779
Housing Units467
Rent Burden47.5%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,872/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation977 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Gladbrook was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.