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Gladstone, IL

Illinois

Gladstone is a small town in Illinois with a population of 176. Residents earn $42,500 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
176 Population 489/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $33,740 per capita
$56,800 Home Value
$493 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,800 home value, $493/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,500
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $56,800
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $493
58% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.2%
211% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.0%
13% higher than US avg

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

People

Population176
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$33,740
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$224M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,800
Rent$493
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units102
Rent Burden19.3%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Uninsured6.9%
Smoking13.8%
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation558 ft (170 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.0%
Libraries2

Is Gladstone a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gladstone receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Gladstone has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gladstone is $42,500, 43% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.2%, unemployment is notably high. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gladstone is $56,800, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $493 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Gladstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Gladstone has a population of 176 with a density of 489 people per square mile. The median age is 62.8 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

176
Total Population
489
People / sq mi
62.8yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Gladstone vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gladstone vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gladstone is $42,500, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Gladstone vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,500
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,740
Avg Weekly Wage$712
IRS Avg AGI$61,582

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.2%
211% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above US avg
Establishments (County)143
County GDP$224M

Business (County)

Restaurants10
Healthcare6
Retail12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,350
4% below US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Drive Alone95.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Gladstone is $56,800, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $493 (58% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$56,800
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$493
58% below US avg
Rent Burden19.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.3%
Housing Units102
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,350
4% below US avg
Effective Rate5.90%
In Gladstone, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.9% of residents lack health insurance. 13.8% are current smokers. 23.7% report depression. 20.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gladstone vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
14% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.8%
1% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity20.0%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress11.8%
Short Sleep35.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Uninsured6.9%
20% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.5%
Dental Visits63.6%
Premature Death8,415/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access12.4%
Healthcare Facilities6
Gladstone has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches
3% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density489/sq mi
Coordinates40.8643°N, 90.9566°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17071
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.8-point margin. 96.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.4%
D 29.6%

Winner: Republican by 38.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+96.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density489/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities6
Restaurants10
Retail Stores12

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Drive Alone95.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

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