Quality of Life and Culture in Glidden, IA

Overview

Glidden is a village in the state of Iowa with a population of 966. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Glidden has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (A) Excellent
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (B) Good
Average Commute: 14.9 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Glidden, IA

Employment and Income	Glidden	Iowa	United States
Per Capita Income	$28,534	$30,483	$32,693
Median Household Income	$68,942	$60,214	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	4.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	6.7%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	Glidden	Iowa	United States
Median Age	42.2	42.5	42.3

Gender	Glidden	Iowa	United States
Male	50.8%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	49.2%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	Glidden	Iowa	United States
White	94.2%	94.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	3.4%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	0.6%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	1.8%	3.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	Glidden	Iowa	United States
Median Home Price	$121,000	$109,187	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$425	$525	$801
Family Households	58.8%	58.8%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	15.0%	15.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	85.8%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	14.2%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Glidden	Iowa	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	6.3%	5.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	34.5%	34.5%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	21.9%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	17.1%	12.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	15.9%	13.0%	15.0%