Glade, KS

Kansas

Glade is a small town in Kansas with a population of 58. Residents earn $60,250 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
58 Population 215/sq mi density
$60,250 Median Income $47,597 per capita
$107,800 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,250 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,250
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,800
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.5%
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

How Glade Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population58
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 72%
Veterans55.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,250
Per Capita$47,597
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$604M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain25.6 in/yr
Elevation1,812 ft (552 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute16 min
Broadband29.0%
Libraries6

Is Glade a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glade receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Glade offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Glade is $60,250, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Glade is $107,800, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Glade experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches, including 17.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Glade has a population of 58 with a density of 215 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.4%), with 10.3% Hispanic.

Population

58
Total Population
215
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.9%
Female 43.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Glade vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Glade vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glade is $60,250, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Glade vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,250
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,597
Avg Weekly Wage$880
IRS Avg AGI$58,081

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)234
County GDP$604M

Business (County)

Restaurants16
Healthcare20
Retail35
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,117
11% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.6 min
Drive Alone68.6%
Public Transit28.6%
Work from Home2.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Glade is $107,800, 62% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,800
62% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,117
11% below US avg
Effective Rate2.89%
Glade has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.6 inches
33% below US avg
Snowfall17.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,812 ft (552 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates39.6837°N, 99.3116°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20147
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 73.7-point margin. 29.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.8%
D 12.1%

Winner: Republican by 73.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.5%
24% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.80
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density215/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access29.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities20
Restaurants16
Retail Stores35

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.6 min
Drive Alone68.6%
Public Transit28.6%
Work from Home2.9%

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