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The Glasgow album
1876
Pencil Drawing "Glen Eden" by A.B. Greene, 1876
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About Glasgow
City in Missouri, United StatesGlasgow is a city on the Missouri River mostly in northwest Howard County and extending into the southeast corner of Chariton County in Missouri, United States. The population was 1,087 at the 2020 census. The Howard County portion of Glasgow is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Housing in Glasgow
The typical Glasgow home is worth about $216,000, up 7.5% in a year, 19% below the Missouri typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Health in Glasgow
Health Grade C
Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 69% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Missouri
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Glasgow
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
Schools in Glasgow
All Glasgow schools →School Grade C-
The public schools Glasgow’s kids attend trail 85% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.
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