Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Glenwood is a small city in Illinois with a population of 8,620. Residents earn $71,376 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Glenwood receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Glenwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Glenwood is $71,376, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Glenwood is $182,900, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,639 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Glenwood is below the national average at 265 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,019 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Glenwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,376 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,180 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,524 |
| Unemployment | 10.5% |
| 192% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,872 |
| County GDP | $31,242M |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Healthcare | 1,376 |
| Retail | 1,546 |
| Manufacturing | 366 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.29% |
| Commute Time | 31.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $182,900 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $204,479 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $130 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% |
| Price Drops | 26.8% |
| Inventory | 41 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,639 |
| 41% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.29% |
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,981/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Total Violent | 264.7/100K |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 187.5/100K |
| Assault | 77.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,018.5/100K |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 308.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,577.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 132.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 626 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,628/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5410°N, 87.6118°W |
| County FIPS | 18089 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,628/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 26 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Retail Stores | 1,546 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Avg Commute | 31.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |