Gladwin County, Michigan
Among the top 24% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 10% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
- top 16% for sales tax
- top 16% for monthly rent
- bottom 9% for walkability
Gladwin County is a county in Michigan with about 25,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and D for getting around. Standout strengths include sales tax, monthly rent, and summer humidity. It rates lower on annual snowfall and walkability.
Official websitegladwinco.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.3 in2.0 in
humid 27%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 71% of US counties
Home Value$141k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$680better than 84% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 72% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.23%better than 25% of US counties
Income Tax4.30%better than 71% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.50%better than 49% of US counties
Unemployment6.9%better than 17% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)21°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.9 in30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall48.5 inbetter than 13% of US counties
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 26% of US counties
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 79% of US counties
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk40.3better than 58% of US counties
School Quality56.9better than 54% of US counties
Violent Crime1121/100kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Crime762/100kbetter than 58% of US counties
Community
Population25,46149th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age50.795th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.097th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0161st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3748th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.3%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.3%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.0%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 17% of US counties
Walkability4.4/20better than 9% of US counties
Airport Distance95 mibetter than 52% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.1%better than 42% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.75better than 53% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 73% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Gladwin County an affordable place to live?
- Gladwin County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 71% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Gladwin County?
- The median home value in Gladwin County is $141k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Gladwin County?
- Median household income in Gladwin County is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Gladwin County?
- Median gross rent in Gladwin County is $680 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Gladwin County safe?
- Gladwin County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1121/100k (better than 29%). Property crime is 762/100k.
- What is the weather like in Gladwin County?
- Gladwin County averages 70°F in July and 21°F in January, with 33.9 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Gladwin County?
- Public-school quality in Gladwin County is about average, scoring better than 54% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Gladwin County?
- The average one-way commute in Gladwin County is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)