Minnesota
Glenwood is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,648. Residents earn $45,735 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
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, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, 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 $45,735, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Glenwood is $181,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Glenwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 40 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 436 per 100,000, 78% below the national average.
26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Glenwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches, including 46.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,735 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,211 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,084 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,497 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 381 |
| County GDP | $750M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,164 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.30% |
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $181,000 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $221,660 |
| Census Median Rent | $830 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,164 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.30% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,689/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Total Violent | 39.6/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 39.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 436.0/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 158.5/100K |
| Theft | 277.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.4 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,396 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6647°N, 95.3873°W |
| County FIPS | 27121 |
Winner: Republican by 31.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.8% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |