At a Glance
Median Income
$73,393
$29,593 per capita
Home Value
$159,700
Zillow: $225,863
Median Rent
$531/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
15.1% smoking rate
How Glidden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glidden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glidden a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glidden residents earn a median household income of $73,393 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,593. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 968 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glidden is $159,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,863. Median rent is $531/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
25.5% of adults in Glidden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glidden has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,153
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,039/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,393
Per Capita$29,593
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$1,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,700
Rent$531
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$225,863
Housing Units444
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,828/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,227 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Glidden was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.