At a Glance
Median Income
$31,250
$18,697 per capita
Median Rent
$327/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
19.5% smoking rate
How Glenwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glenwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glenwood 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
Glenwood residents earn a median household income of $31,250 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,697. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 83 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Education
5.4% of adults in Glenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population746
Median Age18.8 yrs
Density401/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$18,697
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$160M
Avg Weekly Wage$893
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$327
Ownership29.0%
Zillow$159,036
Housing Units244
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,896/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation190 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute38 min
Broadband58.9%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Glenwood was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.