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Glidden, Iowa, in Carroll county, is 57 miles W of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 83 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,253.
In Glidden, about 54% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Glidden live by themselves.
In 2000, Glidden had a median family income of $48,026. You could say that Glidden is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Glidden ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 77% of housing units in Glidden are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Glidden are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.
In Glidden, 90% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Glidden than in most places of its size.
Comparing Glidden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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