Glidden, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Carroll County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,153
Population
1,039/sq mi density
$73,393
Median Income
$29,593 per capita
$159,700
Home Value
$225,863 Zillow
$531
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,393 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,700 home value, $531/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Glidden experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 31.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,039/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0578°N, 94.7266°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carroll County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in |
Glidden has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.9").