Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 512, founded in 1899.
31% of residents live below the poverty line in Glencoe, above both Oklahoma’s towns (18%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 1 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Glencoe. Glencoe has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 373 in 1910, 499 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1929 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Glencoe, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Glencoe.
Most working residents leave Glencoe for work: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Glencoe has lost 173 jobs, to 68 in 2023. At $50,000, Glencoe’s median household income is against $55,000 in Oklahoma’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns.
| Glencoe | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Glencoe school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glencoe EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 208 | C+ |
| Glencoe HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 101 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Glencoe has chilly winters and hot summers. The July high in Glencoe is 93°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Glencoe beats the Oklahoma average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 30% of Glencoe adults feel lonely. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 10 have a lower share of adults 18 to 64 who have no health insurance than Glencoe.
| Glencoe | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 34% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 16% |
| What stands out | Glencoe | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.2% | 11.3% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.9% | 14.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 7.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Glencoe home is worth about $243,000, up 0.8% in a year, 10% above the Oklahoma typical home. Glencoe’s median rent is $789 a month.
| Glencoe | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $789 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 61% | 62% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Glencoe. Close and well known come first.
11 mi Stadium & arenaBoone Pickens Stadium
10 mi MuseumNational Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
12 mi GardenOklahoma Botanical Garden and Arboretum
36 mi MuseumChandler Armory
37 mi GardenApothecary GardenBoone Pickens Stadium: XStewart2007, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2 · Oklahoma Botanical Garden and Arboretum: Jibran1 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Chandler Armory: Skyring, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Apothecary Garden: MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
1 within 15 miles of the center of Glencoe
About 3 of every 100 Glencoe residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
Where Glencoe’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in the United States
Glencoe is a town in northern Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Glencoe had a population of 499. Glencoe is a midway point between Pawnee County and Stillwater, which is the county seat.
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Glencoe has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
