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Glidden, WI

Wisconsin

Glidden is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 214. Residents earn $44,750 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
214 Population 99/sq mi density
$44,750 Median Income $34,861 per capita
$76,000 Home Value $141,068 Zillow
$568 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$44,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $568/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,750
40% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.2%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $568
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
43% lower than US avg

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

People

Population214
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,750
Per Capita$34,861
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$235M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$568
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$141,068
Housing Units282
Rent Burden19.8%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking16.8%
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation1,514 ft (461 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute24 min
Broadband55.8%
Libraries2

Is Glidden a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glidden receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Glidden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Glidden is $44,750, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.0% 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 Glidden is $76,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $568 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

10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Glidden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches, including 102.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Glidden has a population of 214 with a density of 99 people per square mile. The median age is 60.5 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.1%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

214
Total Population
99
People / sq mi
60.5yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.7%
Female 59.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Glidden vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Glidden vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glidden is $44,750, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Glidden vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,750
40% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,861
Avg Weekly Wage$779
IRS Avg AGI$60,358

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)228
County GDP$235M

Business (County)

Restaurants41
Healthcare16
Retail24
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,800
37% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone54.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Glidden is $76,000, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $568 (51% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $141,068.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,000
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$141,068

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$568
51% below US avg
Rent Burden19.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.1%
Housing Units282
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,800
37% above US avg
Effective Rate6.32%
In Glidden, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. 16.8% are current smokers. 27.4% report depression. 28.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.4%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.8%
20% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity28.1%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress13.3%
Short Sleep33.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.1%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.2%
Dental Visits62.3%
Premature Death5,870/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access47.1%
Healthcare Facilities16
Glidden has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.7 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average11°F (-11°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.7 inches
9% below US avg
Snowfall102.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,514 ft (461 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates46.1347°N, 90.5721°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55051
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.2-point margin. 55.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.7%
D 36.5%

Winner: Republican by 26.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.2%
70% below US avg
High School+95.2%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density99/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.8%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities16
Restaurants41
Retail Stores24

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone54.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.1%

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