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Glasgow, KY

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 38
Population15,141
Foreign Born2.9%
Population Density939people per mi²
Median Age40.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

64/100

36% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Glasgow, Kentucky

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$25k
Comfortable $29k$42k
Luxury $77k+$119k+
Elite (Top 5%) $125k+$193k+
Affordability Ratio

101%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean78%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
26
Positive
28
Poor
8
Negative
5

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Gas

13 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

1.3mi

Airport

BNA — Nashville International

73.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Glasgow, KY

0.8mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 3.5 mi
Camping12Nearest 13.8 mi
Marina0Nearest 12.8 mi
Winery0Nearest 15.9 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$42k-3.9%
44% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$233k
65% below US avg
College Educated
23.0%
34% below US avg
WFH
4.7%
67% below US avg
Homeownership
47.8%
27% below US avg
Median Home
$148k
48% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 60% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
18.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−25.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−17.3%
Homicide
0.07 / 1k Residents150% above state avg
Robbery
0.13 / 1k Residents54% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.36 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−34.6%
Burglary
1.62 / 1k Residents2% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
13.44 / 1k Residents57% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.97 / 1k Residents47% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+20Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Glasgow, Kentucky
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Fair9.6% of income
Property Rights
D+
WeakIJ Grade D+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (60% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
C+
LimitedTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season212 days302 frost-free
Annual Rainfall63.3"
Elevation764 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
B-
Fair690 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak939/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D+
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Strong Wind, Hail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 455 mi · coast 432 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$19.7M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:45:13.000Z

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