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Crime in Glasgow summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Glasgow. Key points include:
There were 351 total crimes in Glasgow in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Glasgow is 2,277.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Glasgow is 168.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Glasgow is 2,108.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Glasgow is 7.46% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Glasgow Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Glasgow / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 351 | 2,277.3 | 1,563.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 26 | 168.7 | 213.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 129.8 | 139.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 325 | 2,108.6 | 1,349.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 33 | 214.1 | 193.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 271 | 1,758.3 | 930.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 136.2 | 226.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Glasgow summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Glasgow. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kentucky. Key points include:
The cost of living in Glasgow is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Glasgow is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Glasgow is $214,445.
The median income in Glasgow is $43,074.
Glasgow's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Glasgow Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Glasgow | Kentucky | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 72 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Glasgow, KY Weather
The average high in Glasgow is 68.7° and the average low is 46.1°.
There are 85.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 51.4 inches of precipitation each year with 7.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Glasgow |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 85.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 51.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 7.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Glasgow Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Glasgow
The current population in Glasgow is 15,197. The population has increased 9.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,197 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 15,141 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 15,043 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 14,922 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 14,394 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 14,393 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 14,370 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 14,318 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 14,338 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 14,224 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 14,152 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 14,122 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 14,026 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 13,991 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 13,924 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Glasgow
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Glasgow is:
79.0% White with 12,009 White residents.
7.7% African American with 1,165 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 154 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 134 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 587 Two Or More residents.
7.5% Hispanic with 1,143 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Glasgow | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.0% | 81.5% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.7% | 7.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 5.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Glasgow
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Glasgow is 54.2% female with 8,232 female residents.
Glasgow is 45.8% male with 6,965 male residents.
| Gender | Glasgow | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Glasgow for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Glasgow completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Glasgow completed 9-12th grade.
42.0% of adults in Glasgow completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Glasgow completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Glasgow completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Glasgow completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Glasgow completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Glasgow completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Glasgow completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Glasgow | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Glasgow, Kentucky
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9.3% of households in Glasgow earn Less than $10,000.
9.1% of households in Glasgow earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.9% of households in Glasgow earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.2% of households in Glasgow earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.7% of households in Glasgow earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Glasgow earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.1% of households in Glasgow earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.3% of households in Glasgow earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.2% of households in Glasgow earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.6% of households in Glasgow earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Glasgow | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.1% | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.9% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.2% | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.7% | 12.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 17.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.3% | 15.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
