The Town FilesGlasgow, Montana
City in Valley County · population 3,202 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $195,700
- Household income
- $90,310
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 44.6
Glasgow is a city of 3,202 people in Valley County, Montana. The median home is worth $195,700, below the typical Montana town ($249,800). It ranks better transit than 87% of Montana towns, more walkable than 85% of Montana towns, more vibrant than 80% of Montana towns.
How Glasgow ranks
Percentile among Montana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Montana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Glasgow is worth $195,700, below the typical Montana town ($249,800). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $90,310, which is more affordable than 92% of Montana towns. Median rent is $805 a month. 72.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glasgow | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,700 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | $805 | $893 |
| Median household income | $90,310 | $63,249 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 4.2× |
| Homeownership | 72.9% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Glasgow
| People | Glasgow | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.3% | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 10.9% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 8.5% |
| Average commute | 8.5 min | 19.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.2% | 86.6% |
Weather in Glasgow
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 5.8°F. About 13.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.7 inches of snow (typical Montana town: 44.0 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 181 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Glasgow since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Montana town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on May 20, 2020 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 20, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on July 21, 1999.
Severe weather in Valley County since 1996
Valley County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Straight-Line Winds | DR-4902: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| August 12, 2023 | Flood | DR-4726: Flooding |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| May 24, 2019 | Flood | DR-4437: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Valley County
Valley County had 2,918 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,648 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Glasgow itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in Glasgow
3 public schools with 777 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irle Elementary School | PK-5 | 375 | 13.9 |
| Glasgow High School | 9-12 | 228 | 12.0 |
| Glasgow Middle School | 6-8 | 174 | 13.4 |
Glasgow questions
Is Glasgow, Montana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glasgow scores better for retirees than 34% of Montana towns and quieter than 23%. 24.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.6).
How much does a house cost in Glasgow?
The median owner-occupied home in Glasgow is valued at $195,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,310, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $805 a month.
What is the weather like in Glasgow?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 5.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.4 inches of precipitation a year and 43.7 inches of snow.
Does Glasgow get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Glasgow since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on May 20, 2020. The typical Montana town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)