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Glasgow, Kentucky

Introduction to Glasgow, Kentucky

Glasgow, Kentucky, in Barren county, is 75 miles NE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 13,019.

Glasgow History

The city of Glasgow is in Barren County, which was founded in 1799. The popular belief is that Glasgow was named after Glasgow, Virginia. In reality, it was named by John Matthews, a man who lived in Glasgow, Scotland.

Glasgow and nearby Attractions

  • Woodland Park
  • Kentucky Museum
  • Glenview Church
  • Mammoth Cave National Park

Things To Do In Glasgow

The Mammoth Cave National Park and the Barren River Lake State Resort Park are popular sites for the tourists. Glenview Church is also worth visiting. Kentucky Museum also is another notable place to visit. Woodland Park is famous among the residents for its recreational facilities. The city is famous for its annual Scottish Highland Games. It also hosts the Barren County Fair every year.

Glasgow Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by the Nashville International Airport.

Glasgow Higher Education

Colleges and universities near to the city include Western Kentucky University, Elizabethtown Community College, Volunteer State Community College, and Tennessee Technological University.

High Points

Glasgow strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyGlasgow Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Glasgow Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Glasgow Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Glasgow, KY

Comparing Glasgow to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population97
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income25
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use25
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes95
People Living Alone97
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime74

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