Glasgow, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,194 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,985 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$206,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$568 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$711 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Valley County
3
Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Valley County
1
Montana
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (68%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 15
Feb 0 2 20
Mar 0 4 32
Apr 1 2 45
May 2 1 56
Jun 2 0 65
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 1 0 71
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 1 45
Nov 0 4 30
Dec 0 5 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Irle Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 2.3star
Glasgow Middle School
<1 miles, SE · 2.3star
Glasgow High School
<1 miles, E · 2.3star
Nashua High School
14 miles, SE · 3.2star

Colleges

Fort Peck Community College
67 miles, SE · 1star
Aaniiih Nakoda College
100 miles, NW · 1star
Dawson Community College
118 miles, SE · 1.4star
Miles Community College
130 miles, S · 1.9star

Hospitals

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
<1 miles, SW · 4.1star
Trinity Hospital
46 miles, SE

Airports

Minot International Airport
246 miles, E · 1star