At a Glance
Median Income
$44,750
$34,861 per capita
Home Value
$76,000
Zillow: $139,379
Median Rent
$568/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.8% 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glidden residents earn a median household income of $44,750 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,861. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glidden is $76,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,379. Median rent is $568/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
10.2% of adults in Glidden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glidden has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population214
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,750
Per Capita$34,861
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$235M
Avg Weekly Wage$779
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$568
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$139,379
Housing Units282
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,870/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation1,514 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute24 min
Broadband55.8%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Glidden was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.