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Glasgow, IL
Village in Scott County, Illinois.
Population
179
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
177
ZIP codes
0
Glasgow and its ZIP codes
Local data for Glasgow, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Glasgow.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,048
927 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.5M
FY 2026, $6,566 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Glasgow, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
235
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glasgow, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Glasgow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlseyVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.5 |
| WilmingtonVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.8 |
| WinchesterCity | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| RoodhouseCity | 7.3 mi | 1.1 |
| HillviewVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| ManchesterVillage | 8 mi | 1.1 |
| White HallCity | 8.6 mi | 2.6 |
| FlorenceVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| MiltonVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| PearlVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.5 |
| RiggstonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0 |
| DetroitVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| OxvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0 |
| ExeterVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| LynnvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| MerrittCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glasgow, IL in?
- Glasgow is in Scott County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Glasgow, IL?
- About 179 people live in Glasgow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glasgow?
- Nearby places include Alsey (2.7 mi), Wilmington (4.8 mi), Winchester (5.8 mi), Roodhouse (7.3 mi), Hillview (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023