Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Glasgow, KY?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22% of gross income.

Glasgow rent: January 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Kentucky state estimate).

Glasgow median rent
$981/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Kentucky)
$53,495/yr
Rent as % of income
22%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,458, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,337/mo in rent. Glasgow's median rent of $981 leaves roughly $356/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 38.1 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a licensed practical nurse salary

LPN pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. At the national-average LPN salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,520 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets stay in range.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Kentucky cities have lower median rent than Glasgow, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Richmond, KY
$977/mo (21.9% of income)
Richmond, KY
$977/mo (21.9% of income)
Richmond, KY
$976/mo (21.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Glasgow, KY?

Median rent in Glasgow is $981 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Kentucky earns about $53,495 a year, which makes that rent 22% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Glasgow?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Kentucky (~$53,495/yr) supports up to $1,337 a month in rent. Glasgow's current median rent is $981/mo, which leaves a $356/mo buffer.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Glasgow?

At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Kentucky works roughly 38.1 hours a month to cover Glasgow's median rent of $981.

Where is rent cheaper than Glasgow for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Kentucky cities with lower median rent include Richmond ($977/mo), Richmond ($977/mo), Richmond ($976/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Kentucky state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Glasgow, KY. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.