The Town FilesGlasford, Illinois
Village in Peoria County · population 866 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $102,800
- Household income
- $77,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 44.8
Glasford is a village of 866 people in Peoria County, Illinois. The median home is worth $102,800, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks easier by car than 92% of Illinois towns, better for families than 87% of Illinois towns, quieter than 83% of Illinois towns.
How Glasford ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Glasford is worth $102,800, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $77,500, which is more affordable than 96% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $620 a month. 85.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glasford | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $102,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $620 | $960 |
| Median household income | $77,500 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 85.8% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Glasford
| People | Glasford | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 90.4% |
Weather in Glasford
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 17.6°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.0 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glasford since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 2003 about 10.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 139 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 75 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 13, 1975.
Severe weather in Peoria County since 1996
Peoria County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Peoria County
Peoria County had 103,940 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $74,778 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Glasford itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Glasford
3 public schools with 868 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illini Bluffs Elementary School | PK-5 | 428 | 14.8 |
| Illini Bluffs High School | 9-12 | 255 | 10.6 |
| Illini Bluffs Middle School | 6-8 | 185 | 15.4 |
Towns near Glasford
- Lake Camelot, IL5.3 mi · 1,798 people · home $236,400
- Hanna City, IL8.3 mi · 1,253 people · home $123,900
- Bartonville, IL9.4 mi · 5,945 people · home $139,100
- Pekin, IL9.9 mi · 31,731 people · home $120,700
- South Pekin, IL10.0 mi · 996 people · home $106,400
- North Pekin, IL10.2 mi · 1,478 people · home $125,600
- Manito, IL10.7 mi · 1,552 people · home $112,600
- Bellevue, IL10.8 mi · 1,878 people · home $121,300
Glasford questions
Is Glasford, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glasford scores better for retirees than 46% of Illinois towns and quieter than 83%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.8).
How much does a house cost in Glasford?
The median owner-occupied home in Glasford is valued at $102,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,500, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is $620 a month.
What is the weather like in Glasford?
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 17.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 22.0 inches of snow.
Does Glasford get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glasford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 2003. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)