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Glasgow, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,054 Population 781/sq mi density
$45,703 Median Income $27,783 per capita
$115,400 Home Value $203,781 Zillow
$445 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,703 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $445/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Glasgow, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,703
39% below
$27,783 per capita
Home Value
$115,400
59% below
Zillow: $203,781
Median Rent
$445/mo
62% below
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
266 sunny days/yr

How Glasgow Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Glasgow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
41%
Rent
38%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glasgow a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Glasgow residents earn a median household income of $45,703 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,783. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glasgow is $115,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,781. Median rent is $445/month, with 36.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Glasgow reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

24.3% of adults in Glasgow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glasgow has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,054
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density781/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,703
Per Capita$27,783
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$445
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$203,781
Housing Units611
Rent Burden36.1%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days266/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation643 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.2%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

The median home in Glasgow was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (40 miles).
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.