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There were 200 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Glencoe is in the United States; its population was 5,353 in July 2026. For Glencoe, 54.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 1.1% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population5,426people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,979EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent646.9EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.18%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean8.67µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Glencoe?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Glencoe.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$736 per month, while the median home value was US$206,100 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 81.7%, and the vacancy rate was 10.6% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Glencoe recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet17Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan18Official · national market
Median gross rent$736/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)10.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)767 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent646.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Glencoe a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Student57%strong on education, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Family60%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–73%
Retirement52%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–65%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 61 of 5,426 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$68,517 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Glencoe is 3.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income68,517 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband71.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription86.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription4.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet9.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet2.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,979 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3.18 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Glencoe?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€2,810of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,659
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €767
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,810
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Glencoe Salary needed to live in Glencoe

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Glencoe. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Glencoe. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher94.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools43 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents28.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents200 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,587 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Glencoe when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time28.22 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport2.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportGAD3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport15 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Glencoe. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Glencoe.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Glencoe is 8.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.67 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202427Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 11.56 · Feb 14.06 · Mar 18.89 · Apr 23.83 · May 27.78 · Jun 31 · Jul 32.72 · Aug 32.39 · Sep 29.61 · Oct 24.11 · Nov 17.78 · Dec 13.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.444 · Feb 2.33 · Mar 6.28 · Apr 10.22 · May 15.22 · Jun 19.94 · Jul 21.78 · Aug 21.33 · Sep 17.94 · Oct 11.39 · Nov 5.17 · Dec 2.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average temperature by monthJan 6 · Feb 8.17 · Mar 12.61 · Apr 17.06 · May 21.5 · Jun 25.5 · Jul 27.22 · Aug 26.89 · Sep 23.78 · Oct 17.78 · Nov 11.5 · Dec 7.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 144.8 · Feb 131.6 · Mar 137.2 · Apr 128.8 · May 121.7 · Jun 115.8 · Jul 119.6 · Aug 114 · Sep 114.3 · Oct 89.15 · Nov 108 · Dec 139.2 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading28.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.79 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation864.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.84 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.41 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature9.26 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Little Rock ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±6.2 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±6.6 °C, Werl (Germany) ±6.6 °C, Bremerhaven (Germany) ±6.9 °C, Amagasaki (Japan) ±2.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 61 is not 0.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.187 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents61 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density123.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population5,426 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value206,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes81.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate53.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad1.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage75.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance5.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher24.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,176 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home3.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans84.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Glencoe

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Southside as a Glencoe alternative in the same region

10 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Residents: 9,718 Southside vs 5,426 Glencoe+79%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,285 Southside vs €2,979 Glencoe+10%
  • Nearest airport: 8.0 km Southside vs 15.0 km Glencoe−47%
  • Foreign residents: 0.2% Southside vs 0.2% Glencoe+24%
  • Unemployment: 2.9% Southside vs 3.2% Glencoe−9%
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.7 µg/m³ Southside vs 8.7 µg/m³ Glencoesame level
Full comparisonMore about Southside

Plainfield as a Glencoe alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 875 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.2% Glencoe+3171%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,426 Glencoe+822%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,979 Glencoe+62%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.2% Glencoe+18%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 15.0 km Glencoe−40%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 8.7 µg/m³ Glencoe−10%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Glencoe

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Glencoe, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Manchester5,426 residentsGiddings5,425 residentsNorth Fond du Lac5,425 residentsChelsea5,424 residentsVinita5,424 residentsColumbus5,429 residents

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Is Glencoe part of Gadsden?

Glencoe is in the published commuting zone of Gadsden; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Gadsden city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source15

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Glencoe?

The unemployment rate is 3.18 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Glencoe?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.67 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Glencoe?

The published population is 5,426 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Glencoe?

61 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Glencoe a good place to live?

Glencoe may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Glencoe part of Gadsden?

Glencoe is in the published commuting zone of Gadsden; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Glencoe?

Gadsden, Rainbow City, Southside, Attalla, Jacksonville are near Glencoe. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Glencoe (Alabama), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 3c79fb1700ae76bf331dbf707b2de859]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/glencoe-al/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Glencoe (Alabama), United States: population, rent, salary},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  8. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  12. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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  17. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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