GlasgowMN
A town of 227. Nearly 20.1% of it is conserved land.
What makes Glasgow stand out
The thing Glasgow does most differently from other towns.
227 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Glasgow’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Glasgow. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Glasgow
Most working residents leave Glasgow for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Rochester (22%), Wabasha (16%) and Plainview (10%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Where working residents work
20.1% of Glasgow is conserved land
20 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest | 19.3 mi | 4,079 |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Glasgow has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Glasgow is
Glasgow beats the Minnesota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Glasgow | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.4% | 9.3% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.9% | 5.9% |
100% of working residents leave Glasgow for work
Where Glasgow’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Glasgow
Township in Minnesota, United States
Glasgow Township is a township in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 298 at the 2000 census. Glasgow Township was organized in 1858, and named after Glasgow, in Scotland, the native country of a share of the first settlers.
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- Population
- 266
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 709 ft