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Glidden, WI
Census-designated place in Ashland County, Wisconsin.
Population
215
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
100
ZIP codes
0
Glidden and its ZIP codes
Local data for Glidden, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ashland County. PPP loans are for Glidden.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,468
7,864 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,395
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $9,528 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Glidden, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
458
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 1°F
36.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glidden, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Glidden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ButternutVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.6 |
| MellenCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Park FallsCity | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| Clam LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Iron BeltCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| JolmavilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 12.5 |
| MarengoCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| PenceCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| MercerCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.5 |
| MontrealCity | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| SaxonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| Birch HillCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| HurleyCity | 28 mi | 3.2 |
| Franks FieldCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.3 |
| Ironwood, MICity | 29 mi | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glidden, WI in?
- Glidden is in Ashland County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Glidden, WI?
- About 215 people live in Glidden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glidden?
- Nearby places include Butternut (9.3 mi), Mellen (13 mi), Park Falls (15 mi), Clam Lake (16 mi), Iron Belt (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023