GlasgowOR
This town in Oregon has a population of 697.
Is Glasgow a good place to live?
Glasgow’s midsummer high is 67°F, where Oregon’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. Only one of the 143 Oregon towns we compare has a higher midpoint age than Glasgow. Glasgow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
697 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Glasgow: who provides what
Glasgow is unincorporated, so Coos County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Oct 2, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Glasgow.
56% of residents are 65 or older
Among adults 25 and older in Glasgow, 42% hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
41% women, 59% men
About 144 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.5 points). Across Oregon, 50.1% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 69% are men (OR 44%).
| Glasgow | OR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.2% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.2% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0.9% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 1.4% | 14% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 4.4% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.7% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 33.3% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 23% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.7% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.3% | 22.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.5% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.5% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.6% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 21.4% | 14.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Very high risk in Glasgow, with earthquakes at the top
In Glasgow, the natural-hazard score from FEMA is 84 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 49% come from earthquakes and 44% from inland flooding.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A smaller share of working residents in Glasgow work locally than in the typical Oregon or U.S. town
Jobs in Glasgow grew by 36 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 89. In Glasgow, the median household income is $91,000. The top destinations are Coos Bay (32%), North Bend (17%) and Roseburg (3%). The median commute is under 5 miles.
| Glasgow | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.5% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Mild winters and pleasant summers: that is Glasgow’s year
Among 143 Oregon towns, just 8 have a higher January low than Glasgow. July afternoons reach 67°, January nights drop to 40° and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Glasgow stands out in Oregon and nationally, with fewer of its adults who report frequent mental distress
For adults in Glasgow, the share who binge drink is 13%. Among 143 Oregon towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Glasgow. CDC measures, 26 in all: Glasgow beats Oregon on 10 and trails on 6.
| Glasgow | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 18% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 33% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 72% | 79% |
| What stands out | Glasgow | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.3% | 8.5% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.4% | 12.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 14.3% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
A home in Glasgow sells for about $473K at the median
In Glasgow, 96% of households live in a home they own.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Glasgow
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Glasgow
About 3 of every 100 Glasgow residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
100% of working residents leave Glasgow for work
Where Glasgow’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Glasgow
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
Glasgow is an unincorporated community in Coos County, Oregon, United States. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Glasgow as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. As of the 2020 census the Glasgow CDP had a population of 785. Glasgow is located on the north side of Coos Bay, about 6 miles (10 km) north of the city of Coos Bay, just east of U.S. Route 101. The community was founded by real estate speculators in the 1890s, including Henry L. Pittock, Phil Metschan, and Admiral Schley of the Pacific Coal & Transportation Company. The community did n…
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- Area
- 3.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 95 ft
- Area code
- 458, 541
Questions about Glasgow
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Glasgow, OR a good place to live?
Glasgow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.