At a Glance
Median Income
$70,833
$41,306 per capita
Home Value
$159,900
Zillow: $319,682
Median Rent
$1,194/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.3% smoking rate
How Glenwood City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glenwood City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glenwood City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glenwood City residents earn a median household income of $70,833 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,306. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,832 business establishments, including 226 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glenwood City is $159,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,682. Median rent is $1,194/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
24.6% of adults in Glenwood City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glenwood City has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,218
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density351/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,833
Per Capita$41,306
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$6,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,900
Rent$1,194
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$319,682
Housing Units594
Rent Burden14.8%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation1,139 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute33 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Glenwood City was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 226 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.