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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.0°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	643 ft (196 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density	781/sq mi
Coordinates	39.2264°N, 92.8470°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Sedalia Regional (DMO) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 4.9"

Wettest Month (May) 4.88"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	129 km
Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	58 km
Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	150 km
Jan 21, 1992	5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri	M3.1	137 km
Feb 8, 2004	6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri	M2.9	88 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	124 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	62 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

363 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 218 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006	EF4	63 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	100 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	53 km	1
Apr 20, 1973	EF4	84 km	1
Apr 19, 1973	EF4	97 km	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF4	36 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	60 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	36 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	33 km	4
Nov 10, 1998	EF3	54 km	0
Jul 4, 1995	EF3	41 km	0
Nov 27, 1990	EF3	52 km	0
Nov 27, 1990	EF3	54 km	0
May 12, 1980	EF3	79 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	96 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	82 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF3	71 km	0
Apr 13, 1974	EF3	90 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	49 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	56 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	WOOLDRIDGE FIRE	1,323	45 km
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	94 km
2006	UNNAMED	578	96 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	33°F (0°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	44°F (6°C)	2.9 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in
July	78°F (25°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.6 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.3 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	2.0 in

Glasgow has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.4").

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