Glasgow-Barren County
Kentucky

Facts and Stats

Snapshot of Glasgow-Barren County

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After flooding and other problems delayed construction, two soccer fields are open. Long-term plans call for two more.

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Community Overview
With its rolling farmland, excellent health care, affordable housing, quality education and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, it's no surprise that the Progressive Farmer named Barren County, Ky. one of the "Best Places to Live in Rural America" in 2008.

Population

County Population: 41,184

City Population: 14,107

Climate

July High Temperature: 91

January Low Temperature: 26

Climate Overview
Glasgow and Barren County have warm summers and cold winters, with the average annual temperature reaching 59.2 degrees. Barren County averages 48.49 inches of annual rainfall and 11 inches of annual snowfall.

Schools

From secondary to higher education, Barren County's schools are top-notch. The county has four separate school systems and one private school. And with Western Kentucky University offering a Glasgow campus, getting a degree is more convenient.

Educational Makeup

Schools and Higher Education Links

Barren River Area Alternative School

629 W. Cherry St.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 651-3804

Barren Academy of Virtual & Expanded Learning

202 W. Washington St.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 651-3787

Temple Hill Elementary School

8788 Tompkinsville Rd.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 427-2611

Red Cross Elementary School

215 Parkview Dr.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 659-2400

Barren County High School

507 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 651-6315

Barren County Christian School

815 Columbia Ave.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 651-5352

Eastern Elementary School

4601 New Salem Rd.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 678-2722

South Green Elementary School

300 James T. Rogers Dr.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 651-3806

Highland Elementary School

164 Scottie Way
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 659-0432

Glasgow Christian Academy

600 Calvary Dr.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 651-7729

Glasgow High School

1601 Columbia Ave.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 651-8801

Glasgow Middle School

105 Scottie Dr.
Glasgow 42141ke
(270) 651-2256

Student Population Stats

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Health Care

T.J. Samson Community Hospital is a 196-bed acute care facility with a medical staff of over 60 physicians who, with over 700 hospital employees, provide a complete range of medical services from family practice, pediatrics, and obstetrical care to specialty care such as orthopedics, cardiology and gastroenterology. Glasgow is also home to 12 dentists, 6 optometrists and 12 pharmacies. Four long-term care facilities can serve approximately over 450 patients in the Barren County area.

Medical Makeup

Facilities

T.J. Samson Community Hospital

1301 N. Race St.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 651-4444

Neighborhoods

Barren County offers affordable land and home prices and a variety of housing options and styles, giving residents more for their money.

Real Estate Information

Home Turnover Percentage	14.7 percent
Four-Bedroom Rent	$770
Three-Bedroom Rent	$609
Two-Bedroom Rent	$455
One-Bedroom Rent	$386
Average Mortgage Payment	$552
Average Home Price	$75,900

Utilities

Glasgow Electric Plant Board

100 Mallory Dr.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 834-1061
GEPB also provides Internet services.
Electric

Natural Gas of Kentucky Inc.

3620 Rockland Mills Rd.
Center, Kentucky 42214
(270) 565-4747
Gas

South Central Rural Telephone

1399 Happy Valley Rd., P.O. Box 159
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 678-2111
Phone

Glasgow Water Company

126 E. Public Sq., Ste. 101
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(250) 652-3727
Water

Business Climate

Barren County sits halfway between Louisville, Ky. (90 miles) and Nashville, Tenn. (90 miles). Its central location provides one-day access to major markets in the Southeast and Midwest. Barren County has historically been a manufacturing center for this region. It has a high concentration of manufacturers and manufacturing employment, with over forty companies ranging from 20 to 1,300 employees.

Economic Resources

Glasgow Barren County Industrial Development & Economic Authority

200 S. Green St.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42142
(270) 651-6314

Glasgow - Barren County Chamber of Commerce

118 E. Public Sq.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 651-3161

Transportation

Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport

1000 Woodhurst St.
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42103
(270) 842-7245
(about 35 miles from Glasgow)

Glasgow Transit System

310 W. Front St.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 629-4848

Industrial Sites

Glasgow Barren County Industrial Development And Economic Authority

200 S. Green St., Ste. 301
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 651-6314
Visit the IDEA's Web site to search available sites and buildings.

Media

WNKY 40 NBC

WBKO 13 ABC

The Glasgow Daily Times

100 Commerce Dr.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42142
(270) 678-5171

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Resources

Senior Resources

Three Score Club - Lera B. Mitchell Clubhouse

1214 S. Green St.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 651-6641

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities in Glasgow

Habitat for Humanity of Glasgow Barren Co. Inc.

P.O. Box 186
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 629-5775

Local Resources

Department of Motor Vehicles

117-1A N. Public Sq.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 651-5200

Fiscal Court Clerk/Finance Officer

117 N. Public Sq., Ste. 3A
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
(270) 651-3338

Culture

With its rolling farmland, excellent health care, affordable housing, quality education and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, it's no surprise that the Progressive Farmer named Barren County, Ky. one of the "Best Places to Live in Rural America" in 2008.

Arts and Culture

Plaza Theatre