City profile
Glasgow, KY
Barren County · Population 15,197
Glasgow is a town in Barren County, KY with about 15,197 residents and a typical home value near $174,000. It is 29 miles from Bowling Green, KY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
35°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$173,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,061
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
76
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.80%
- State income tax (top)
- 4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 68/100
Top hazards: Hail, Strong wind, Tornado
Nearest major airport
74 mi to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 23% Democratic / 76% Republican
Community
Population
15,197
Black population
7.7%
County
Barren County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 15,197 residents
- Typical home value about $174,000
- 29 miles from Bowling Green, KY
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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