Glasgow, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 109 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -35.9%
 
Males: 58  (54.0%)
Females: 51  (46.0%)
Median resident age:

56.8 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 62694

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,678 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Glasgow:

$47,678
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,841 (it was $11,172 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $50,299 (it was $24,600 in 2000)
Glasgow:

$50,299
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $128,007; detached houses: $153,477; mobile homes: $35,909
March 2022 cost of living index in Glasgow: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.4%

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  • Races in Glasgow, IL (2022)
    • 12692.0%White alone
    • 75.1%Two or more races
    • 21.5%American Indian alone
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Ancestries: Irish (52.1%), English (19.2%), American (9.6%), German (8.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/23/1867

Elevation: 587 feet

Land area: 1.01 square miles.

Population density: 108 people per square mile   (very low).

Glasgow, Illinois map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.2%
Illinois:

12.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Glasgow village:

1.4% ($350)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (47.1 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (65.1 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (216.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Alsey, IL (1.6 miles ),
Winchester, IL (2.4 miles ),
Roodhouse, IL (2.7 miles ),
Hillview, IL (2.8 miles),
Manchester, IL (2.8 miles ),
Florence, IL (3.0 miles),
White Hall, IL (3.0 miles ),
Milton, IL (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 39.55 N, Longitude: 90.48 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 217

Distribution of median household income in Glasgow, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Glasgow, IL in 2022

Glasgow satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.7%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+4.3%).
Most common industries in Glasgow, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (20.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.9%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.9%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Social assistance (6.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (35.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.5%)
  • Construction (13.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.1%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (8.1%)
  • Paper (5.4%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (19.2%)
  • Educational services (19.2%)
  • Social assistance (15.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (11.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (7.7%)
Most common occupations in Glasgow, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (12.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Child care workers (9.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.5%)
  • Electricians (7.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (21.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (18.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16.2%)
  • Electricians (13.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (23.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (23.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (11.5%)
  • Cashiers (11.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.7%)

Average climate in Glasgow, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Glasgow-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 60% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.7 miles away from the Glasgow village center injured 15 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/14/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 43.8 miles away from the village center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Glasgow-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 264% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 158.8 miles away from Glasgow center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 158.8 miles away from Glasgow center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 148.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 172.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 181.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 159.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Scott County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 10, Tornadoes: 3, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Glasgow topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Glasgow:

  • WHITE HALL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; WHITE HALL, IL)
  • WHITE HALL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WHITE HALL, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Glasgow:

  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 45 miles; Godfrey, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,189)
  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 48 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 48 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • Lindenwood University (about 53 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • St Charles Community College (about 56 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 59 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 59 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)

Points of interest:

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Scott County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.2 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

66.2%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.6%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Glasgow:

Marital status in Glasgow, IL
  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 60.9%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 11.0%
  • Divorced: 5.3%

For population 25 years and over in Glasgow:

  • High school or higher: 86.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.8
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Glasgow, IL (based on Scott County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,78611
Mainline Protestant1,44810
Catholic1411
Other2-
None1,978-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Scott County:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Scott County:

7.67 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Scott County:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.4%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.1%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Scott County:

9.1%
State:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$216
Totals for Government 0$0 9$216

Glasgow government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $36,000 ($330.28)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($91.74)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($18.35)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($9.17)

Glasgow government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($55.05)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($18.35)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $24,000 ($220.18)
    Highways: $9,000 ($82.57)
  • Tax - Other Selective Sales: $4,000 ($36.70)
    Property: $2,000 ($18.35)

Glasgow government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $78,000 ($715.60)

Strongest AM radio stations in Glasgow:

  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WLDS (1180 AM; daytime; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WJIL (1550 AM; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Glasgow:

  • WRLJ (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC)
  • W202AV (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WEAI (107.1 FM; LYNNVILLE, IL; Owner: JERDON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WJVO (105.5 FM; SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYMG (100.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Glasgow:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 98ft / 30.3mTotal length
  • 1,500Total average daily traffic
  • 382Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,696Total future (year 2016) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Glasgow, IL
  • 72.0%Utility gas
  • 16.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Electricity
  • 2.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Glasgow, IL
  • 75.0%Utility gas
  • 25.0%Electricity


Glasgow compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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