Glenwood CityWI
A town of 1,254, settled in 1910.
Is Glenwood City a good place to live?
Glenwood City’s best subject grade is an A for cost of living. On cost of living, just 45 of Wisconsin’s 879 towns do better. The biggest park or preserve is St. Croix County Fairgrounds, at 46 acres. Glenwood City has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Glenwood City stand out
Where Glenwood City beats most towns.
1,254 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
How Glenwood City grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Glenwood City is from typical.
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Moving to Glenwood City: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Glenwood City, and how to reach them.
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 Glenwood City.
In Glenwood City, the average trip to work runs longer than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
At 32 minutes, Glenwood City’s average trip to work is where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. 12% of residents live below the poverty line in Glenwood City. Jobs based in Glenwood City fell to 421 in 2023, 49 fewer than in 2013.
| Glenwood City | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 5% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Glenwood City’s schools rank behind 56% of Wisconsin districts
Its public schools are run by the Glenwood City School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood City ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 307 | B− |
| Glenwood City HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 186 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
Low risk in Glenwood City, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Glenwood City
Glenwood City has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 81°F, Glenwood City’s July high is near the Wisconsin town median (82°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Fewer young adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (22% statewide). Glenwood City has lost 3.7% of its people since 2020, down to 1,254 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 24% of Glenwood City adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
| Glenwood City | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 32% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 23% | 21% | 22% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
About 117 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.5 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 70% are men (WI 49%).
| Glenwood City | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.8% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.7% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.5% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.4% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.2% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14.3% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.6% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.2% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.1% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.9% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.5% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
Glenwood City is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns
Glenwood City beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| Glenwood City | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 78% | 79% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Glenwood City | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8% | 9.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical home in Glenwood City is valued at about $319K
The typical Glenwood City home is worth about $319,000, up 8.7% in a year, 5% below the Wisconsin typical home. Glenwood City’s median rent is $1,305 a month.
| Glenwood City | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 58% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,305 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Glenwood City has set aside 0.8% of its land for conservation
1.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is St. Croix County Fairgrounds, at 46 acres.
| Glenwood City | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. St. Croix County Fairgrounds | — | 46 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Glenwood City
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Glenwood City; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Glenwood City residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
95% of working residents leave Glenwood City for work
Where Glenwood City’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Glenwood City
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Glenwood is a town in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 747 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Emerald is located partially in the town.
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- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,191 ft
Questions about Glenwood City
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Glenwood City, WI expensive?
Not for the area. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.