At a Glance
Median Income
$61,429
$32,030 per capita
Home Value
$100,800
Zillow: $162,864
Median Rent
$950/mo
11.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
22.7%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
21.7% smoking rate
How Glen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen 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
Glen residents earn a median household income of $61,429 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,030. The unemployment rate stands at 22.7% (531% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 820 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glen is $100,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,864. Median rent is $950/month, with 11.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
10.7% of adults in Glen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population379
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,429
Per Capita$32,030
Unemployment22.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$902
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,800
Rent$950
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$162,864
Housing Units195
Rent Burden11.7%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,635/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation529 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute31 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Glen was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.