At a Glance
Median Income
$43,638
$26,199 per capita
Home Value
$111,700
Zillow: $192,633
Median Rent
$665/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
625/100K
1,667/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Gladwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gladwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gladwin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gladwin residents earn a median household income of $43,638 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,199. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 462 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gladwin is $111,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,633. Median rent is $665/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Gladwin reports 625 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,667/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Gladwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gladwin has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,081
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,638
Per Capita$26,199
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,700
Rent$665
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$192,633
Housing Units1,402
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent625/100K
Property1,667/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault451/100K
Burglary451/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,069/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation785 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gladwin was built in 1971.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.