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Glidden, WI

Glidden, WI.

Population: 932 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Glidden, WI is $137,895 — down 8.4% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$137,895

Median home value

-8.4%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$137,895
1-year appreciation
-8.4%
3-year appreciation
-15.9%
5-year appreciation
-0.6%
10-year appreciation
+34.0%
All-time peak (2023-09)
$165,094
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
11
New listings (monthly)
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Glidden Elementary, Chequamegon Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
41.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
272
Days with Moderate air quality
87
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
North Country National Scenic Trail (17 mi)
National parks include
North Country National Scenic Trail, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Park Falls Municipal Airport (PKF) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-16 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
38.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,563
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
61.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,053
Average weekly wage
$933
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GliddenState medianUS median
Median home value$137,895$316,891$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,563$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Glidden, WI?
$137,895.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Glidden, WI?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Glidden, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Glidden, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Glidden, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Glidden, WI?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Glidden, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Glidden, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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