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Glasgow is a small town of 1,143 in Missouri, with a median household income of $47,788
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glasgow stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Glasgow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glasgow city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.3
Glasgow's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glasgow costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glasgow, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$575
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,788
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Glasgow's violent crime rate is 220.0 per 100,000 residents
— 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
220.0 /100k
Property Crime
320.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glasgow is served primarily by GLASGOW.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glasgow, MO
National Avg
School District
GLASGOW
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glasgow sees average highs of 37.1°F in January
and 87.8°F in July,
with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.3 inches of snow per year.
Glasgow's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glasgow roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,100 and median rent is $575/month.
Glasgow's violent crime rate is 220.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 320.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glasgow are operated by GLASGOW.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glasgow, MO has a population of 1,143, a median household income of $47,788, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Glasgow averages 37.1°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches
with about 10.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glasgow, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65254.
The population of Glasgow, Missouri is 1,143 with a median age of 44.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glasgow: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $114,100, median household income $47,788, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glasgow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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