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Glidden, IA
City in Carroll County, Iowa.
Population
1,169
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,050
ZIP codes
0
Glidden and its ZIP codes
Glidden at a glance
- Glidden is about 18 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,333 a year, 9% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,200 (26% below Iowa) and median rent is $525 a month.
Local data for Glidden, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glidden, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,333
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$154,200
Median rent
$525/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (541), Irish Americans (99), Norwegian Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Glidden.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,350
10,938 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,790
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $7,780 per person
How people get to work
Glidden, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glidden, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
33.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glidden, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Glidden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RalstonCity | 5.1 mi | 2 |
| LidderdaleCity | 5.2 mi | 2.4 |
| CarrollCity | 7 mi | 6 |
| WilleyCity | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
| LanesboroCity | 9 mi | 0.7 |
| ScrantonCity | 9.5 mi | 1.9 |
| DedhamCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Coon RapidsCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| HalburCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ChurdanCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Lake CityCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| TempletonCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| AuburnCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| BredaCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| ArcadiaCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| BayardCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glidden, IA in?
- Glidden is in Carroll County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Glidden, IA?
- About 1,169 people live in Glidden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glidden?
- Nearby places include Ralston (5.1 mi), Lidderdale (5.2 mi), Carroll (7 mi), Willey (7.2 mi), Lanesboro (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023