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GlenMS
A town of 401.
Population
401
residents
Median home value
$108K
Census ACS
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
44.6
years
Jobs based here
30
A commuter town
Small town
401 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Clear
H 88° · L 66°
Local news
All →- Dylan DavisSports Illustrated · Sep 19
- William DelashmitSports Illustrated · Sep 18
- Adysen DavisSports Illustrated · Sep 9
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Glen. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Glen
Most working residents leave Glen for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Corinth (25%), Tupelo (7%) and Farmington (2%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Glen1%
Corinth25%
Tupelo7%
Farmington2%
Iuka2%
11 mi
median commute distance
30
jobs based in Glen
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Glen has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 30°, and snow is almost unheard of.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–53°
Spring48–72°
Summer67–89°
Fall49–73°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Glen is
Glen beats the Mississippi average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
32 measures vs. Mississippi
4 better23 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Glen | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 12.4% | 16.8% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.3% | 11.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 8.6% |
Magnolia Regional Health Center
9.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Glen for work
Where Glen’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
30jobs based in Glen
1%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Glen
Town in Mississippi, United States
Glen is a town in Alcorn County, Mississippi. The population was 382 at the 2020 census, down from 412 at the 2010 census.
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- Population
- 382
- Area
- 4.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 531 ft
- ZIP code
- 38846
- Area code
- 662
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