Very AffordableSafer than AverageChequamegon School District
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Glidden is a small town of 203 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $40,750
.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glidden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Glidden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glidden city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 84.8
Glidden's overall cost of living index is 84.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glidden costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glidden, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$76,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$533
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Glidden's violent crime rate is 199.2 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
199.2 /100k
Property Crime
1792.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glidden is served primarily by Chequamegon School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glidden, WI
National Avg
School District
Chequamegon School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glidden sees average highs of 19.6°F in January
and 77.7°F in July,
with 36.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 102.6 inches of snow per year.
Glidden's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glidden roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $76,500 and median rent is $533/month.
Glidden's violent crime rate is 199.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1792.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glidden are operated by Chequamegon School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 6.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glidden, WI has a population of 203, a median household income of $40,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Glidden averages 19.6°F in January and 77.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.0 inches
with about 102.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glidden, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54527.
The population of Glidden, Wisconsin is 203 with a median age of 67.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glidden: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $76,500, median household income $40,750, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glidden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
