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Gladbrook, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Tama County County
Gladbrook, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Gladbrook a Good Place to Live?
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 0.6% (83% 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 $122,769. 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.
Safety & Crime
Gladbrook reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,034/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.