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Glasgow, MO


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Glasgow, Missouri

Glasgow, Missouri, in Howard county, is 33 miles NW of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 93 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,263.

The People and Families of Glasgow

In Glasgow, about 54% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Glasgow live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glasgow had a median family income of $36,806.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Glasgow ($215). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Glasgow Housing

About 73% of housing units in Glasgow are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Glasgow, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Glasgow Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Glasgow, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity88
Well-Paid Single Women67
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men67
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime34
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Historic Glasgow

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New steel bridge 1901 Oct. 9.

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