Gallatin, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $43,322

42% lower than US avg

Home Value $126,400

55% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 20.3%

40% lower than US avg

Median Rent $761

35% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.6%

23% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.2%

39% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 16.4%

32% higher than US avg

How Gallatin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,722

Median Age36.8 yrs

Density626/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 97%

Veterans8.3%

Economy

Median Income$43,322

Per Capita$24,090

Unemployment2.2%

Poverty16.4%

Commute28 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$126,400

Rent$761

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$263,767

Housing Units917

Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity39.6%

Uninsured10.9%

Smoking21.7%

Depression28.6%

Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain36.1 in/yr

Sunny Days270/yr

Elevation928 ft (283 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+20.3%

High School+89.1%

Graduate+8.6%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute28 min

Broadband85.0%

Is Gallatin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gallatin receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gallatin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gallatin is $43,322, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gallatin is $126,400, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $761 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Gallatin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Gallatin has a population of 1,722 with a density of 626 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.9% female and 50.1% male. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 1.7% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.2% of residents. 8.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 15.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 91.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,722

Total Population

626

People / sq mi

36.8yrs

Median Age

5% below US avg

2.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%

Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Gallatin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.2%
	24% above US avg
Spanish	2.8%
	79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gallatin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gallatin is $43,322, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,090 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 5.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gallatin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$43,322
	42% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$24,090

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.2%
	39% below US avg
Poverty Rate	16.4%
	32% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	27.6 min
Drive Alone	77.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gallatin is $126,400, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $263,767, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $761 (35% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 917 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1967. 26.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$126,400
	55% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$263,767

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$761
	35% below US avg
Rent Burden	26.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	59.5%
Housing Units	917
Median Year Built	1967

Property Tax

In Gallatin, 39.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.4% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.7% of residents, above the national average. 34.9% have high blood pressure. 21.7% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.1% report binge drinking. 33.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 28.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.2% experience frequent mental distress. 10.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate).

Health Metrics: Gallatin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.6%
	23% above US avg
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart Disease	6.7%
High Blood Pressure	34.9%
Asthma	11.6%
COPD	9.6%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	21.7%
	55% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.1%
Physical Inactivity	33.1%
Depression	28.6%
Mental Distress	21.2%
Physical Distress	16.3%
Short Sleep	39.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	91.1%
Uninsured	10.9%
	27% above US avg
Checkup Rate	75.2%
Dental Visits	51.9%

Food & Exercise

Gallatin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.5°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	36.1 inches
	5% below US avg
Snowfall	3.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	928 ft (283 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density	626/sq mi
Coordinates	39.9148°N, 93.9622°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-1°C)	1.0 in	Driest
March	42°F (5°C)	2.6 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.4 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.5 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
October	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	1.5 in

Gallatin has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F — from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.0").

20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40% below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. 8.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 85.0% of households have broadband internet access. 77.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	20.3%
	40% below US avg
High School+	89.1%
Graduate Degree+	8.6%
School Test Score	5.51

C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	626/sq mi
Total Area	2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	85.0%
Alt Fuel Stations	1

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	27.6 min
Drive Alone	77.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Gallatin

What is the population of Gallatin?

Gallatin has a population of 1,722 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 626 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.8 years. The population is 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

Is Gallatin expensive to live in?

Gallatin is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $43,322, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,400 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $761 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gallatin?

Gallatin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Gallatin?

The job market in Gallatin is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 5.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Gallatin?

The median home value in Gallatin is $126,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $263,767. For renters, the median monthly rent is $761. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Gallatin?

Schools in Gallatin score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 20.3% of adults in Gallatin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. 8.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Gallatin?

The obesity rate in Gallatin is 39.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 21.7% of adults are smokers. 33.1% are physically inactive. 28.6% of residents report depression. 10.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate).

What is transportation like in Gallatin?

The average commute in Gallatin is 28 minutes. 77.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Gallatin?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gallatin is 96.6% White, 1.7% Hispanic or Latino. 97.2% of residents speak only English at home. 8.3% of the population are military veterans. 15.9% of residents have a disability. 91.1% have health insurance coverage.

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