Glenwood, IA

Glenwood, Iowa

Introduction to Glenwood, Iowa

Glenwood, Iowa, in Mills county, is located 16 miles SE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 17 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 5,358 residents in the city.

Glenwood History

Glenwood was founded in 1848 by the Mormons. At that time, it was named as Coonsville. In 1851, the city was named as the county seat of Mills County. It was renamed to Glenwood in 1852. The Burlington and Missouri River Railroad first entered the city in 1869. Some of the early industries of the area include the marble and stone works, fruit production, iron foundry, and the Glenwood Creamery.

Glenwood and nearby Attractions

• Mills County Historical Museum
• Henry Doorly Zoo
• Cass County Historical Museum
• Lake Manawa State Park
• Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
• Gerald R. Ford Birthsite & Gardens

Things To Do In Glenwood

While in Glenwood one can visit the General Dodge House, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, RailsWest Railroad Museum, Great Plains Black History Museum, and Malcolm X Birthsite. The Glenwood Lake Park offers several recreational facilities. Glenwood Recreation Complex is also ideal for spending your free hours. Glenwood is home to many churches including the Saint John Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, and Glenwood Evangelical Free Church.

Glenwood Transportation

Flights can be availed from Eppley Airfield.

Glenwood Higher Education

Bellevue University and Iowa Western Community College are the nearest college and university.

Comparative Profile of Glenwood, IA

Comparing Glenwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Glenwood Almanac

Glenwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Glenwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Glenwood Public Libraries

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Glenwood High Schools (2004)

GLENWOOD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
400 SIVERS RD
712-527-4897
Serves 553 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

BUILDING BRIDGES
102 CENTRAL SUITE 100
712-527-3034
A Non-traditional School
Serves 127 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Glenwood Colleges

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