At a Glance
Median Income
$71,071
$34,311 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
63.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
15.8% 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glidden residents earn a median household income of $71,071 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,311. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 643 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Education
7.6% of adults in Glidden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
63.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glidden has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population341
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density341/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born25.5%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,071
Per Capita$34,311
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$1,207M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership30.3%
Zillow$240,461
Housing Units290
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,859/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation238 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+63.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Glidden was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Wharton Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
25.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.