At the depot, 1907
Glendale’s story
170 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1907 and 4 maps from 1919 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1856Glendale is settled
GlendaleWI
A town of 724, settled in 1856.
Population
724
2025 Census estimate · +9% since 2020
Median home value
$301K
Census ACS
Household income
$67K
median
Median age
41.4
years
Jobs based here
9
A commuter town
Is Glendale a good place to live?
29% of residents are under 18 in Glendale, against 21% in Wisconsin’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Among 341 Wisconsin towns, just 4 have a lower median rent than Glendale. Glendale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
724 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
WellingtonCliftonPlymouthHillsboroGlendale
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Glendale: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Glendale, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterKendall Waterworks3 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Glendale’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Glendale ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes54638, 5392954638 68% · 53929 32%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Glendale.
Work & commute
Most of Glendale’s workers commute out: the town has 0.0 jobs for each of them
17% of Glendale residents live below the poverty line, above both Wisconsin’s towns (6.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Glendale’s median household income is $67,000. The top destinations are Tomah (24%), La Crosse (5%) and Mauston (5%).
0%work in town
| Glendale | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Glendale0%
Tomah24%
La Crosse5%
Mauston5%
Oakdale4%
19 mi
median commute distance
9
jobs based in Glendale
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Glendale has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Glendale has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Glendale is 81°F.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–28°
Spring33–56°
Summer57–79°
Fall37–58°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
High risk in Glendale, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Glendale stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: a larger share of its adults report frequent physical distress
17% of adults report frequent physical distress in Glendale. Only 5 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Glendale. 18% of adults report frequent mental distress in Glendale.
| Glendale | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better13 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Glendale | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 6.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.1% | 9.9% |
| More smokers | 19.5% | 13.6% |
Gundersen St. Josephs Hospital and Clinics
8.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Glendale
16pages on Glendale
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Glendale; the nearest are
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseUniversity or college · Public · La Crosse42.9 mi$10,070 in-state tuitionWestern Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · La Crosse43.7 mi$4,820 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Glendale residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Glendale for work
Where Glendale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
9jobs based in Glendale
0%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Glendale
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Glendale is a town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 663 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Glendale is located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,194 ft
- Area code
- 608
Questions about Glendale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Glendale, WI a good place to live?
Glendale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.