At a Glance
Median Income
$73,542
$33,128 per capita
Median Rent
$483/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
389/100K
1,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Glen Elder Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen Elder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen Elder a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glen Elder residents earn a median household income of $73,542 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,128. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 275 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Glen Elder reports 389 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,116/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Glen Elder hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Elder has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population520
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,182/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,542
Per Capita$33,128
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$615M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$483
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$150,489
Housing Units348
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
F
Violent389/100K
Property1,116/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain26.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,423 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute11 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Glen Elder was built in 1963.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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