Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Glencoe is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 325. Residents earn $43,542 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Glencoe receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Glencoe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Glencoe is $43,542, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. The poverty rate of 20.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Glencoe is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Glencoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,542 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,774 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,355 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,980 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 162 |
| County GDP | $461M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,778 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $183,708 |
| Census Median Rent | $913 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.3% |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,778 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,177/100K |
| Exercise Access | 46.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.7 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 730 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7250°N, 84.8233°W |
| County FIPS | 21077 |
Winner: Republican by 59.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.8% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |