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Glasgow, KY is a city located in Barren County in south-central Kentucky. The city has a population of 14,200 people according to the 2019 census and is home to several businesses and attractions. The cost of renting a two bedroom apartment in Glasgow is $740 compared to the US average of $1,430 for the same size apartment. Additionally, Glasgow has a grocery cost index at 95 compared to the US index at 100. For those looking for fun activities, there are numerous local attractions such as Barren River Lake State Resort Park and Nook Bowling Lanes. In terms of business, Glasgow is home to Big Fish Outdoors LLC, Kentucky Cabinet Outlet & Granite Design Center, and Jody’s Produce Stand. All these locations offer unique experiences that make visiting Glasgow an enjoyable experience.

Glasgow has an unemployment rate of 5.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Glasgow has seen the job market increase by 0.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.2%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Glasgow
- The Sales Tax Rate for Glasgow is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Glasgow is 7.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Glasgow
- The average income of a Glasgow resident is $19,006 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Glasgow resident is $38,669 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyGlasgow, KentuckyUnited States
  5.76
  -6.6%-6.2%
  36.2%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  6.5%4.6%
  $25,467$37,638
  $38,669$69,021
  $45,400$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.2%1.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  6.7%6.8%
  23.4%10.0%
  4.3%2.5%
  8.3%11.0%
  3.0%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  0.8%1.9%
  3.9%4.7%
  0.4%1.9%
  4.2%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.8%4.2%
  6.3%9.3%
  13.6%14.0%
  1.0%2.1%
  11.8%7.0%
  4.6%4.8%
  1.9%4.7%
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Retired here 2 years ago from Michigan. Less winter but still a lot of gloomy grey days with rain. Had a new house built only to find a very poor work ethic here. It's  More

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Over 10 years ago

I live here in Glasgow all my life and we do have few bad apples in our city but I cannot say that everyone is like that. I am not like that at all and I know there are  More

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