Glidden, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
214 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$76,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$408 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$469 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ashland County
3
Wisconsin
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ashland County
5
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (57%) (39%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 17 11
Feb 1 13 15
Mar 2 14 26
Apr 3 6 40
May 3 0 52
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 2 43
Nov 2 12 29
Dec 2 18 16

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Chequamegon Middle
<1 miles, W · 2.3star
Butternut Elementary
9 miles, S · 2.8star
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Colleges

Gogebic Community College
30 miles, NE · 1.4star
Northland College
34 miles, N · 1.9star
Nicolet Area Technical College
66 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Flambeau Hospital
15 miles, S · 3.2star
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
33 miles, NE · 4.1star
Memorial Medical Center
33 miles, N · 4.1star
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
44 miles, W · 4.1star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
91 miles, NW · 1star
Central Wisconsin Airport
104 miles, S · 1star
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