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Glasgow, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County
Glasgow, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Glasgow a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Glasgow residents earn a median household income of $51,304 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,300. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glasgow is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,416. Median rent is $879/month, with 16.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Glasgow reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,806/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Glasgow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glasgow has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.