At a Glance
Median Income
$105,000
$48,315 per capita
Home Value
$200,900
Zillow: $349,640
Median Rent
$850/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
12.0% smoking rate
How Gladstone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gladstone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gladstone a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gladstone residents earn a median household income of $105,000 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,315. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,566 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gladstone is $200,900 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,640. Median rent is $850/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
10.7% of adults in Gladstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gladstone has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population240
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$105,000
Per Capita$48,315
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$3,605M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,900
Rent$850
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$349,640
Housing Units159
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,622/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain15.6 in/yr
Elevation2,349 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Gladstone was founded in 1882.
The median home in Gladstone was built in 1978.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.