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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,250 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,597 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $880 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,081 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 234 |
| County GDP | $604M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,117 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.89% |
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.6% |
| Public Transit | 28.6% |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $107,800 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,117 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.89% |
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.6 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,812 ft (552 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6837°N, 99.3116°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20147 |
Winner: Republican by 73.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 215/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 29.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 15.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.6% |
| Public Transit | 28.6% |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |