Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Glenwood is a small city in Iowa with a population of 5,118. Residents earn $69,320 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Glenwood receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Glenwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Glenwood is $69,320, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Glenwood is $193,800, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 398 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,537 per 100,000, 22% below the national average.
27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Glenwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,320 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,277 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,059 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,250 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 458 |
| County GDP | $645M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,433 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.80% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $193,800 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $307,606 |
| Median List Price | $292,249 |
| Median List Price | $292,249 |
| $/Sq Ft | $146 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $842 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,433 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.80% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,695/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Total Violent | 398.4/100K |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 56.9/100K |
| Robbery | 19.0/100K |
| Assault | 322.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,536.7/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 588.1/100K |
| Theft | 872.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 75.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.8 inches |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 987 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,753/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0447°N, 95.7406°W |
| County FIPS | 19129 |
Winner: Republican by 39.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.0% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,753/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |