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Glasgow, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hart County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,141
Population
940/sq mi density
$42,417
Median Income
$29,263 per capita
$147,700
Home Value
$213,015 Zillow
$836
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
180
Violent Crime/100K
2,991 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,417 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$147,700 home value, $836/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Glasgow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 780 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 940/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0048°N, 85.9259°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hart County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.9 in |
Glasgow has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").