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Living in Glenwood

The city had 4 schools in 2026. Glenwood, a city in the United States, had a population of 5,144 in July 2026. 36.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 13 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1928 sources

Population5,287people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,815EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent812.2EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.71%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime728.2offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 54% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.57µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Glenwood?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Glenwood.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$924 per month, while the median home value was US$206,200 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 76.5%, and the vacancy rate was 8.31% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Glenwood recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$924/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent36.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)8.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,222 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)824.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent812.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes45 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Glenwood a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker59%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 50–68%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–71%
Student62%strong on education, weak on work · range 52–72%
Family74%strong on family, weak on cost · range 65–83%
Retirement57%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 46–68%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 43 of 5,287 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$71,790 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Glenwood is 2.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income71,790 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband76.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet8.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,815 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,669 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate2.71 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Glenwood?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,669 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,970of €2,877 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,877
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €825
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,970
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Glenwood Salary needed to live in Glenwood

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Glenwood. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Glenwood. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher98.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents23.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents13 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,477 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Glenwood when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesGlenwood highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Glenwood highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Glenwood1,975
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents728.2 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents488.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Recorded violent crimes10 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.36 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work3.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportOFF3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport16 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Glenwood. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Glenwood.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Glenwood is 7.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.57 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202428Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.556 · Feb 3.44 · Mar 10.83 · Apr 17.72 · May 23.44 · Jun 28.56 · Jul 30.5 · Aug 29.5 · Sep 26.33 · Oct 19.22 · Nov 10.33 · Dec 3.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -11 · Feb -8.67 · Mar -2.5 · Apr 3.33 · May 10.11 · Jun 16.22 · Jul 18.17 · Aug 16.72 · Sep 11.5 · Oct 4.39 · Nov -2.39 · Dec -8.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan -5.22 · Feb -2.61 · Mar 4.17 · Apr 10.5 · May 16.78 · Jun 22.39 · Jul 24.33 · Aug 23.11 · Sep 18.94 · Oct 11.83 · Nov 4 · Dec -2.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 21.59 · Feb 28.45 · Mar 46.48 · Apr 87.63 · May 147.8 · Jun 135.6 · Jul 101.9 · Aug 91.44 · Sep 83.06 · Oct 75.69 · Nov 39.62 · Dec 34.54 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00136891 (RANDOLPH)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading57.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.91 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation425.9 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.82 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature6.56 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-2.75 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Davenport ±1.0 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.6 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 43 is not 0.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.486 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents43 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density698.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population5,287 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,296 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value206,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes76.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate61.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad0.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.88 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage79.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance2.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher26.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available91.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,400 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home9.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans79.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Glenwood

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plattsmouth as a Glenwood alternative in the same region

13 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Unemployment: 0.7% Plattsmouth vs 2.7% Glenwood−74%
  • Foreign residents: 1.1% Plattsmouth vs 0.5% Glenwood+126%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,151 Plattsmouth vs €3,815 Glenwood−17%
  • Residents: 6,955 Plattsmouth vs 5,287 Glenwood+32%
  • Nearest airport: 12.0 km Plattsmouth vs 16.0 km Glenwood−25%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 770 Plattsmouth vs 728 Glenwood+6%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,669 Plattsmouth vs €3,669 Glenwoodsame level
Full comparisonMore about Plattsmouth

Plainfield as a Glenwood alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 633 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.5% Glenwood+1157%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,287 Glenwood+847%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,815 Glenwood+27%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 2.7% Glenwood+39%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 16.0 km Glenwood−44%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,669 Glenwood+10%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 728 Glenwoodsame level
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Glenwood

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Glenwood, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Fort Myers Beach5,287 residentsGilmer5,287 residentsHudson5,288 residentsWest Salem5,288 residentsJasper5,289 residentsLong View5,289 residents

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Is Glenwood part of Omaha?

Glenwood is in the published commuting zone of Omaha; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Omaha city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source18

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Glenwood?

The median gross salary is 3,669 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Glenwood?

The unemployment rate is 2.71 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Glenwood?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.57 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Glenwood?

Police recorded 728.2 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Glenwood?

The published population is 5,287 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Glenwood?

43 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Glenwood a good place to live?

Glenwood may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Glenwood part of Omaha?

Glenwood is in the published commuting zone of Omaha; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Glenwood?

Plattsmouth, Bellevue are near Glenwood. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Glenwood (Iowa), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version fc3e49c962eee3b3df1b04905d2b2487]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/glenwood-ia/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00136891 (RANDOLPH) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  14. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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  18. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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