The Town FilesGlasgow, Missouri
City in Howard County · population 1,087 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $122,600
- Household income
- $50,446
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 49.3
Glasgow is a city of 1,087 people in Howard County, Missouri. The median home is worth $122,600, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 95% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 95% of Missouri towns.
How Glasgow ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Glasgow is worth $122,600, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $50,446, which is more affordable than 70% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $446 a month. 81.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glasgow | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,600 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $446 | $855 |
| Median household income | $50,446 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 81.8% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Glasgow
| People | Glasgow | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.3 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.3% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 17.3 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.4% | 88.7% |
Weather in Glasgow
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 18.3°F. About 40.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.0 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glasgow since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 12, 2006 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 22, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 29, 1974.
Severe weather in Howard County since 1996
Howard County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4924: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4612: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Howard County
Howard County had 2,438 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,039 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Glasgow itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Glasgow
2 public schools with 300 students, about 10.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLASGOW HIGH | 6-12 | 183 | 10.2 |
| GLASGOW ELEMENTARY. | PK-5 | 117 | 11.7 |
Towns near Glasgow
- Fayette, MO9.9 mi · 2,803 people · home $146,700
- Slater, MO12.2 mi · 1,834 people · home $85,300
- Salisbury, MO13.6 mi · 1,563 people · home $102,400
- New Franklin, MO15.6 mi · 1,027 people · home $139,500
- Boonville, MO19.1 mi · 7,964 people · home $187,900
- Brunswick, MO20.7 mi · 801 people · home $76,100
- Marshall, MO21.0 mi · 13,806 people · home $147,900
- Huntsville, MO21.3 mi · 1,376 people · home $111,400
Glasgow questions
Is Glasgow, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glasgow scores better for retirees than 95% of Missouri towns and quieter than 89%. 25.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.3).
How much does a house cost in Glasgow?
The median owner-occupied home in Glasgow is valued at $122,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,446, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $446 a month.
What is the weather like in Glasgow?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.0 inches of precipitation a year and 11.0 inches of snow.
Does Glasgow get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glasgow since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 12, 2006. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- 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)