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Glenwood, MO

Missouri

Glenwood is a small town in Missouri with a population of 179. Residents earn $52,188 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
179 Population 242/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $20,528 per capita
$88,300 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 40.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, $650/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,188
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,300
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.2%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent $650
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 40.3%
1019% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

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

People

Population179
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$20,528
Unemployment40.3%
Poverty5.0%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,300
Rent$650
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units78
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking17.1%
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation997 ft (304 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband45.0%

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 affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. 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 $52,188, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 40.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Glenwood is $88,300, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Glenwood has a population of 179 with a density of 242 people per square mile. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

179
Total Population
242
People / sq mi
42.1yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 74.9%
Female 25.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Glenwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Glenwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glenwood is $52,188, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 40.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Glenwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,188
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment40.3%
1019% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Glenwood is $88,300, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,300
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$650
44% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.1%
Housing Units78
Median Year Built1962

Property Tax

In Glenwood, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. 17.1% are current smokers. 25.5% report depression. 28.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.8%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.1%
22% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity28.0%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.4%
Short Sleep39.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate64.0%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits58.1%

Food & Exercise

3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 45.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.2%
91% below US avg
High School+96.8%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density242/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access45.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.9%

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