Glidden, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Iron County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
214
Population
99/sq mi density
$44,750
Median Income
$34,861 per capita
$76,000
Home Value
$139,379 Zillow
$568
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good 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
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Glidden has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 102.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,514 ft (461 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1347°N, 90.5721°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Iron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in |
Glidden has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 10°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.2").