At a Glance
Violent Crime
299/100K
3,396/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Galatia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galatia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galatia a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Galatia reports 299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,396/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Galatia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galatia has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population23
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$50,996
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,623M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$69,514
Housing Units33
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent299/100K
Property3,396/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,780/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain24.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,997 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Galatia was founded in 1885.
The median home in Galatia was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.