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Glasgow, Montana

Glasgow, Montana, in Valley county, is 188 miles NE of Billings, Montana (center to center) and 590 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 3,253.

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.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glasgow had a median family income of $42,847. Glasgow is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Glasgow ($8,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Glasgow Housing

About 68% of housing units in Glasgow are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Glasgow, 93% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Glasgow than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlasgow Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Glasgow Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%Glasgow Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 9%Glasgow Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Glasgow, MT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men68
Racial Diversity45
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty710
Median Family Income610
People in Middle Class or Better57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use23
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Housing Recently Built44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime46
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