Glidden, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,154 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.9%
 
Males: 563  (48.8%)
Females: 591  (51.2%)
Median resident age:

46.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51443.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,423 (it was $35,333 in 2000)
Glidden:

$66,423
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,949 (it was $17,437 in 2000)

Glidden city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $155,594 (it was $64,900 in 2000)
Glidden:

$155,594
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $217,868; detached houses: $218,658; townhouses or other attached units: $241,342; in 2-unit structures: $138,721; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $50,872; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $90,708; mobile homes: $88,456

Median gross rent in 2022: $536.

March 2022 cost of living index in Glidden: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.1%
(12.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Glidden, IA (2022)
    • 89892.9%White alone
    • 303.1%Hispanic
    • 202.1%Asian alone
    • 60.6%Other race alone
    • 30.3%Two or more races

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Glidden, Iowa as of November 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Glidden is 1,434 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (56.2%), American (15.7%), Norwegian (3.2%), Irish (3.0%), Danish (2.6%), English (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/22/1873

Elevation: 1230 feet

Land area: 1.02 square miles.

Population density: 1,134 people per square mile   (low).

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25 residents are foreign born (2.2% Asia, 0.3% North America).

This city:

2.6%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,504 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,171 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (56.4 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (86.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (362.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ralston, IA (2.3 miles),
Lidderdale, IA (2.3 miles),
Carroll, IA (2.7 miles ),
Willey, IA (2.7 miles),
Lanesboro, IA (3.0 miles),
Scranton, IA (3.1 miles ),
Dedham, IA (3.4 miles ),
Halbur, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.06 N, Longitude: 94.73 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Glidden, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Glidden, IA in 2022
Glidden satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $275,000
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $215,000
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $172,400
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $232,500
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $195,700
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $260,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $220,000
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $283,300
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $185,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,500
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $137,500
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $239,800
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $113,600
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $113,600
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $155,700
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $122,700
  • 2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $131,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $104,000
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $81,800
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $91,300
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $78,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Glidden, IA residents
Average permit cost in Glidden, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +159 (+14.5%).
Most common industries in Glidden, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.6%)
  • Health care (9.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.0%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
  • Truck transportation (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (11.0%)
  • Truck transportation (7.2%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (16.9%)
  • Educational services (15.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.5%)
  • Social assistance (4.1%)
  • Public administration (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Glidden, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.9%)

Average climate in Glidden, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Glidden-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Glidden city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1954, a category F4 tornado 15.3 miles away from the city center killed one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Glidden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 221% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 407.0 miles away from Glidden center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 258.2 miles away from Glidden center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 218.4 miles away from Glidden center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 279.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 464.5 miles away from Glidden center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 438.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Carroll County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Glidden topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Glidden:

  • NEW HOPE VILLAGE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ST ANTHONY'S REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • REGENCY PARK NURSING AND REHAB CENTER OF CARROLL (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ST ANTHONY HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • SAINT ANTHONYS REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & NURSIING HOME Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • IOWA HOSPICE LLC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; CARROLL, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Glidden:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 41 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Buena Vista University (about 48 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa State University (about 56 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 63 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 64 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 78 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 83 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)

Public high school in Glidden:

Public elementary/middle school in Glidden:

See full list of schools located in Glidden

Library in Glidden:

  • GLIDDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $41,147; Location: 110 IDAHO ST; 11,218 books; 154 audio materials; 501 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 16 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Glidden: Glidden (A), Glidden Fire Department (B), Glidden Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Glidden include: Grace Baptist Church (A), Peace Lutheran Church (B), Glidden Presbyterian Church (C), Saint Elizabith Seton Church (D), United Methodist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Al Epperly - Baseball player.

Carroll County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Glidden that have no violations reported:

  • GLIDDEN WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 1,146, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

9 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
127 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the intellectually disabled in 2000

Banks with branches in Glidden (2011 data):

  • Iowa Savings Bank: Glidden Branch at 705 Arizona Street, branch established on 2006/11/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $166.6 mil, Deposits: $151.3 mil, headquarters in Carroll, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Community Grain Co.
  • United Bank of Iowa: Glidden Branch at 121 Idaho St, branch established on 1877/01/01. Info updated 2011/01/04: Bank assets: $1,153.6 mil, Deposits: $906.0 mil, headquarters in Ida Grove, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Ida Grove Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Glidden:

Marital status in Glidden, IA
  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 57.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in Glidden:

  • High school or higher: 92.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Glidden
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Glidden, IA (based on Carroll County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,94314
Evangelical Protestant3,33618
Mainline Protestant2,86013
Other1961
None2,481-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Carroll County:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Here:

7.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
This county:

10.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Carroll County:

8.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.4%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Carroll County:

13.5%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Glidden:

46.7%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

39.9%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Glidden:

28.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.5%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Glidden:

13.2%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Glidden:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.1%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Glidden:

50.8%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

74.5%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Glidden, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 3$14,369$57,4760$0
Other Government Administration 2$8,994$53,9642$1,929
Local Libraries 0$0 2$2,389
Totals for Government 5$23,363$56,0714$4,318

Glidden government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $1,129,000 ($978.34)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $744,000 ($644.71)
    Regular Highways: $305,000 ($264.30)
    Water Utilities: $292,000 ($253.03)
    Parks and Recreation: $192,000 ($166.38)
    Sewerage: $137,000 ($118.72)
    Financial Administration: $87,000 ($75.39)
    Solid Waste Management: $75,000 ($64.99)
    Libraries: $58,000 ($50.26)
    Local Fire Protection: $45,000 ($38.99)
    Police Protection: $39,000 ($33.80)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $38,000 ($32.93)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($6.07)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $11,000 ($9.53)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $39,000 ($33.80)
    Other - Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($12.13)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $304,000 ($263.43)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $15,000 ($13.00)

Glidden government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $186,000 ($161.18)
    Solid Waste Management: $78,000 ($67.59)
    Parks and Recreation: $69,000 ($59.79)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $12,000 ($10.40)
    Other: $9,000 ($7.80)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $206,000 ($178.51)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $65,000 ($56.33)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $782,000 ($677.64)
    Interest Earnings: $91,000 ($78.86)
    General Revenue - Other: $33,000 ($28.60)
    Sale of Property: $29,000 ($25.13)
    Rents: $3,000 ($2.60)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $913,000 ($791.16)
    Water Utilities: $346,000 ($299.83)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $142,000 ($123.05)
    General Local Government Support: $11,000 ($9.53)
  • Tax - Property: $464,000 ($402.08)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $173,000 ($149.91)
    Public Utilities Sales: $5,000 ($4.33)
    Other License: $4,000 ($3.47)

Glidden government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $668,000 ($578.86)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $503,000 ($435.88)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $165,000 ($142.98)

Glidden government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,395,000 ($2941.94)

Businesses in Glidden, IA

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Glidden:

  • KCIM (1380 AM; 1 kW; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Glidden:

  • KWOI (90.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KKRL (93.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGRA (98.9 FM; JEFFERSON, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • KIKD (106.7 FM; LAKE CITY, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Glidden:

  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)

Glidden fatal accident list:

Jul 20, 1997 10:15 PM, Utah St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Dec 26, 1991 06:06 PM, Idaho St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 22, 1979 01:52 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 19.6mTotal length
  • 6,885Total average daily traffic
  • 732Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,885Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Glidden)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 1.5 Mi N & 0.5 Mi W Of Jct Of Hwy 30 & Hwy 286 (Lat: 42.085111 Lon: -94.734500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: KJS560,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.175 MHz, Grant Date: 10/06/2014, Expiration Date: 12/02/2024, Certifier: Dale M Arends, Registrant: Corn Belt Power Cooperative, 1300 13th St. N., Humboldt, IA 50548, Phone: (515) 332-2571, Fax: (515) 332-1375, Email:

  • E 1/4 Of Sw 1/4 Sec 19 T84n R33w (Lat: 42.067750 Lon: -94.729417), Call Sign: WGR354, Licensee ID: L00003092,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.175 MHz, Grant Date: 01/21/2000, Expiration Date: 03/02/2005, Cancellation Date: 12/13/2004, Registrant: Corn Belt Power Cooperative, 1300 Thirteenth St North, Humboldt, IA 50548, Phone: (515) 332-2571

  • 20481 Sycamore Ave (Lat: 42.057000 Lon: -94.745333), Call Sign: WQUV734,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.437 MHz, 466.787 MHz, Grant Date: 10/27/2014, Expiration Date: 10/27/2024, Certifier: Brian Widdel, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

  • Lat: 42.122361 Lon: -94.724417, Call Sign: WREM393,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.006 MHz, 451.012 MHz, 452.150 MHz, 456.006 MHz, 456.012 MHz, Grant Date: 11/04/2019, Expiration Date: 11/04/2029, Certifier: Lynn Stork, Registrant: J&k Communications, Inc., 222 Towerview Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725, Phone: (260) 244-7975, Fax: (260) 244-3253, Email:

  • BASE, 209 S. Colorado (Lat: 42.052139 Lon: -94.726778), Type: Bant, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 17 m, Call Sign: WRFF577,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.450 MHz, Grant Date: 02/20/2020, Expiration Date: 02/20/2030, Certifier: Dave Anderson, Registrant: R Comm Wireless, 2010 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126, Phone: (641) 648-4821, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KB0MVS, Licensee ID: L00828116, Grant Date: 03/26/2014, Expiration Date: 05/31/2024, Certifier: Ricky E Hamilton, Registrant: Ricky E Hamilton, 226 W 4th, Glidden, IA 51443-1008

  • Call Sign: KB0VHW, Licensee ID: L01092061, Grant Date: 12/08/2005, Expiration Date: 02/13/2016, Cancellation Date: 02/14/2018, Certifier: James F Platt, Registrant: James F Platt, 526 E 3rd St, Glidden, IA 51443

  • Call Sign: KC0DHJ, Licensee ID: L01382490, Grant Date: 02/09/2018, Expiration Date: 04/20/2028, Certifier: Lisa M Gosch, Registrant: Lisa M Graves, 206 S Idaho St, Glidden, IA 51443

  • Call Sign: WA0ZOE, Grant Date: 02/19/1999, Expiration Date: 04/12/2004, Cancellation Date: 04/14/2006, Registrant: Dean E Light, 104 Minnesota, Glidden, IA 51443

  • Call Sign: KF0ESQ, Licensee ID: L02432015, Grant Date: 03/22/2021, Expiration Date: 03/22/2031, Certifier: Pat Fay, Registrant: Pat Fay, 606 Utah St, Glidden, IA 51443

  • Call Sign: KF0LKY, Licensee ID: L02634181, Grant Date: 02/02/2023, Expiration Date: 02/02/2033, Certifier: John B Mclaughlin, Registrant: John B Mclaughlin, Glidden, IA 51443-0420


FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

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  • BURDINE AVIATION INC, 18331 Velvet Ave, Glidden, IA 51443
    Certificate: D000888 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 10/12/2010, Expiration Date: 10/11/2011

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: BEECH F33A (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1832S, N1832S, N-1832S, Serial Number: CE-969, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 08/03/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 09/01/2016
    Registrant (Corporation): Burdine Aviation Inc, 18331 Velvet Ave, Glidden, IA 51443
  • Aircraft: BEECH A36 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1868W, N1868W, N-1868W, Serial Number: E-436, Year manufactured: 1973, Certificate Issue Date: 02/10/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Brian D Johnson, 32924 240th St, Glidden, IA 51443
  • Aircraft: BAINTER WA/AMMONS DR VANS RV 10 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540-D4A5 (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 359FW, N359FW, N-359FW, Serial Number: 40319, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 01/15/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 11/30/2012
    Registrant (LLC): Vans Rv Training LLC, Po Box 420, Glidden, IA 51443
  • Aircraft: PUDENZ RICKY A VANS RV-6A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-320-E3H (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 525HP, N525HP, N-525HP, Serial Number: 21827, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 06/24/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 02/17/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Ricky A Pudenz, 602 Arizona St, Glidden, IA 51443
  • Aircraft: BRANDT PATRICK J VANS RV-10 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540-C4B5 (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 75252, N75252, N-75252, Serial Number: 40082, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 05/05/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 06/02/2014
    Registrant (LLC): Vans Rv Training LLC, Po Box 420, Glidden, IA 51443

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fires per year is 12. The highest number of reported fires - 19 took place in 2003, and the least - 7 in 2013. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Glidden, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (42.6%), and Structure Fires (33.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Glidden, IA
    • 8142.6%Outside Fires
    • 6333.2%Structure Fires
    • 4021.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 63.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Glidden, IA
Most common first names in Glidden, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1378.5 years
Charles980.9 years
George982.6 years
Clarence877.0 years
Margaret883.3 years
Robert875.6 years
Albert782.7 years
Anna790.1 years
Edith783.0 years
Dorothy785.0 years
Most common last names in Glidden, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Conner1276.2 years
Heuton978.7 years
Hartwigsen777.4 years
Bushman780.3 years
Davis777.4 years
Johnson684.0 years
Bender682.3 years
Thede676.0 years
Hall676.0 years
Hobbs575.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Glidden, IA
  • 77.8%Utility gas
  • 20.7%Electricity
  • 1.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Glidden, IA
  • 50.7%Electricity
  • 45.1%Utility gas
  • 4.2%Other fuel


Glidden compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Glidden on our top lists:

  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the mentally retarded (population 1,000+)"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Romania (population 500+)"
There are 6 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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