At a Glance
Median Income
$46,875
$27,441 per capita
Home Value
$52,900
Zillow: $82,598
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,490/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Glasco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glasco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glasco a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glasco residents earn a median household income of $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,441. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glasco is $52,900 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $82,598. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Glasco reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,490/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Glasco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glasco has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population337
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density1,021/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$27,441
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$516M
Avg Weekly Wage$799
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,900
Rent
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$82,598
Housing Units195
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,490/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,324 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Glasco was founded in 1871.
The median home in Glasco was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.