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Glasgow, MT
City in Valley County, Montana.
Population
3,190
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,273
ZIP codes
0
Glasgow and its ZIP codes
Glasgow at a glance
- Glasgow is about 296 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $90,310 a year, 25% more than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,700 (48% below Montana) and median rent is $805 a month.
Local data for Glasgow, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glasgow, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,310
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$195,700
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
8.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (587), German Americans (538), Irish Americans (303).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Valley County. PPP loans are for Glasgow.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,397
2,826 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,938
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $21,542 per person
How people get to work
Glasgow, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 8.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glasgow, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,725
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 4°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glasgow, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Glasgow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NashuaTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| St. MarieCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 22.9 |
| Fort PeckTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| HinsdaleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.5 |
| FrazerCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glasgow, MT in?
- Glasgow is in Valley County, Montana.
- What is the population of Glasgow, MT?
- About 3,190 people live in Glasgow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glasgow?
- Nearby places include Nashua (13 mi), St. Marie (15 mi), Fort Peck (16 mi), Hinsdale (25 mi), Frazer (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023