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Glasgow, MO
City in Howard County, Missouri.
Population
1,118
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
830
ZIP codes
0
Glasgow and its ZIP codes
Glasgow at a glance
- Glasgow is about 9.2 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,446, 29% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,600 (47% below Missouri) and median rent is $446 a month.
Local data for Glasgow, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glasgow, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,446
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$122,600
Median rent
$446/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
49.3
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (383), Irish Americans (112), French Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Glasgow.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,562
2,492 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,398
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.4M
FY 2026, $7,725 per person
How people get to work
Glasgow, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glasgow, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
332
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 18°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glasgow, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Glasgow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArmstrongCity | 7.5 mi | 0.8 |
| GilliamCity | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| FayetteCity | 9.7 mi | 2.2 |
| SlaterCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Arrow RockTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| SalisburyCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| DaltonTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| KeytesvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| New FranklinCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| FranklinCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Clifton HillCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| HigbeeCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| BlackwaterCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| BoonvilleCity | 19 mi | 8.3 |
| NelsonCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| BrunswickCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glasgow, MO in?
- Glasgow is in Howard County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Glasgow, MO?
- About 1,118 people live in Glasgow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glasgow?
- Nearby places include Armstrong (7.5 mi), Gilliam (9 mi), Fayette (9.7 mi), Slater (12 mi), Arrow Rock (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023