Glenwood, GA

Georgia

Glenwood is a small town in Georgia with a population of 746. Residents earn $31,250 per year, which is 58% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
746 Population 401/sq mi density
$31,250 Median Income $18,697 per capita
N/A Home Value $150,998 Zillow
$327 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
137 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$327/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K (64% below avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $31,250
58% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 137/100K
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $327
72% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.9%
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.2%
94% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

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

People

Population746
Median Age18.8 yrs
Density401/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 24%

Economy

B+
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$18,697
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$160M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$327
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$150,998

Crime

C
Violent137/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.0%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation190 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+83.7%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute38 min
Libraries1

Is Glenwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glenwood receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Glenwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Glenwood is $31,250, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $327 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

Glenwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 137 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Glenwood enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Glenwood has a population of 746 with a density of 401 people per square mile. The median age is 18.8 years, 52% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (73.1%), with 24.4% White, 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

746
Total Population
401
People / sq mi
18.8yrs
Median Age
52% below US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.1%
Female 40.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Glenwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Glenwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glenwood is $31,250, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Glenwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,250
58% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,697
Avg Weekly Wage$893
IRS Avg AGI$43,411

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)83
County GDP$160M

Business (County)

Retail12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,750
50% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.6 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $327 (72% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $150,998.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$150,998

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$327
72% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied29.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,750
50% below US avg
In Glenwood, 41.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.0% report depression. 34.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.9%
31% above US avg
Diabetes14.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure41.1%
Asthma11.4%
COPD8.0%
Stroke4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.5%
Physical Inactivity34.8%
Depression21.0%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress15.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.9%
Checkup Rate78.2%
Premature Death8,896/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access6.2%
Glenwood has a violent crime rate of 137 per 100,000 residents, 64% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Glenwood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent137.0/100K
64% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery137.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.0 / 5.0
Glenwood has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density401/sq mi
Coordinates32.1803°N, 82.6708°W
County FIPS13309
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 45.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.4%
D 27.3%

Winner: Republican by 45.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+83.7%
School Test Score4.92
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density401/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Retail Stores12

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.6 min
Work from Home0.0%

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