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Glidden, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Iron County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
84 Violent Crime/100K 885 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $568/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Glidden, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,750
40% below
$34,861 per capita
Home Value
$76,000
73% below
Zillow: $141,068
Median Rent
$568/mo
51% below
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
78% below
885/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
249 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
60%
Home Value
27%
Rent
49%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glidden a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $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 $141,068. 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.

Safety & Crime

Glidden reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 885/100K.

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 (5°C). 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population214
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$141,068
Housing Units282
Rent Burden19.8%

Crime

F
Violent84/100K
Property885/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,870/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.