At a Glance
Median Income
$53,698
$26,167 per capita
Home Value
$99,000
Zillow: $228,654
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
21.0% smoking rate
How Gallant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gallant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gallant a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gallant residents earn a median household income of $53,698 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,167. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,439 business establishments, including 204 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gallant is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,654. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
26.3% of adults in Gallant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gallant has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population1,215
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,698
Per Capita$26,167
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$4,026M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$228,654
Housing Units513
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death14,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation777 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband71.6%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Gallant was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 204 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.