Glidden, IA

Iowa · Nonmetropolitan · City

4.1 Great / 5.0
1,153 Population
$73,393 Median Income
$159,700 Home Value
$531 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
43.1 yrs Median Age
25.5% Bachelor's Degree+
4.1
Overall
4.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.0
Education

People

Population1,153
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,039/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93.9%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$73,393
Per Capita Income$29,593
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty Rate9.8%
County GDP$1,837M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$159,700
Zillow Value$164,656
Median Rent$531
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$989

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Depression21.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul19° / 74°
Rain34 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

3.0/5
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+93.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.73
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Work From Home6.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Glidden Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$73,393
Home Value$159,700
Median Rent$531
Poverty Rate9.8%
Bachelor's Degree+25.5%
Unemployment1.5%
Avg Temperature48.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,153
Population Density1,039 per sq mi
Median Age43.1 years
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 93.9% Hispanic 1% Other 5.1%
White93.9%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.1%

Language

English Only97.6%
Spanish Speakers2.4%
English 97.6% Spanish 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.4%
Health Insurance97.3%

Income

2% below avg
Median Household Income$73,393
Per Capita Income$29,593
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$974
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$85,620

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.5%
Poverty Rate9.8%
Total Establishments (County)968
County GDP$1,837M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation60
Healthcare Facilities103
Retail Stores127
Manufacturing33
Total Establishments968

Industry Mix

Restaurants 60 Healthcare 103 Retail 127 Manufacturing 33

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$85,620
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,363

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time17.3 min
Work From Home6.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

43% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$159,700
Zillow Home Value Index$164,656

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$106
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio97.9%
Price Drops33.3%
Active Inventory3

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied79.3%

Rental Costs

54% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$531

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedroom$989
3 Bedroom$1,282
4 Bedroom$1,420

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,363
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.73%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.6%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.3%
Regular Checkup75.3%
Premature Death Rate6,828 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.2 / 10
Exercise Access74.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)103
Restaurants (County)60

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)4

Temperature

19°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation33.7 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Land Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density1,039 per sq mi
Latitude42.0578°
Longitude-94.7266°
County FIPS19027

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.3%
D 28.4%

Republican +41.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.5%
High School+93.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.73

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density1,039 per sq mi
Land Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)4

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