Glenwood SnackAbility
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Crime in Glenwood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Glenwood. Key points include:
There were 161 total crimes in Glenwood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Glenwood is 1,975.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Glenwood is 220.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Glenwood is 1,754.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Glenwood is -6.78% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Glenwood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Glenwood / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 161 | 1,975.5 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 220.9 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 24.5 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 24.5 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 159.5 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 143 | 1,754.6 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 14 | 171.8 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 95 | 1,165.6 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 34 | 417.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Glenwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Glenwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Glenwood is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Glenwood is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Glenwood is $203,368.
The median income in Glenwood is $77,391.
Glenwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Glenwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Glenwood | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 102 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Glenwood, IL Weather
The average high in Glenwood is 59.6° and the average low is 41.4°.
There are 72.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.1 inches of precipitation each year with 29.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Glenwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 29.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Glenwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Glenwood
The current population in Glenwood is 8,603. The population has decreased 1.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,603 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 8,620 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 8,542 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 8,590 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 8,846 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 8,657 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 8,766 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 8,809 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 8,853 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 8,923 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 9,040 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 8,904 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 9,033 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 8,875 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 8,731 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Glenwood
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Glenwood is:
21.3% White with 1,835 White residents.
70.8% African American with 6,087 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 34 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 44 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 155 Two Or More residents.
5.0% Hispanic with 428 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Glenwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21.3% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 70.8% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Glenwood
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Glenwood is 54.9% female with 4,724 female residents.
Glenwood is 45.1% male with 3,879 male residents.
| Gender | Glenwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Glenwood for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Glenwood completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Glenwood completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Glenwood completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Glenwood completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Glenwood completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Glenwood completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Glenwood completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Glenwood completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Glenwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Glenwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Glenwood, Illinois
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7.0% of households in Glenwood earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in Glenwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.1% of households in Glenwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.8% of households in Glenwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in Glenwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.9% of households in Glenwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.8% of households in Glenwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.6% of households in Glenwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.7% of households in Glenwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.6% of households in Glenwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Glenwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.0% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.6% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.7% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
