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Gallipolis, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Gallia County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,352 Population 931/sq mi density
$50,631 Median Income $29,464 per capita
$119,800 Home Value $161,871 Zillow
$798 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
225 Violent Crime/100K 6,839 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,631 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $798/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Gallipolis, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,631
33% below
$29,464 per capita
Home Value
$119,800
58% below
Zillow: $161,871
Median Rent
$798/mo
31% below
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
41% below
6,839/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Gallipolis Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gallipolis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
42%
Rent
69%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gallipolis a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gallipolis residents earn a median household income of $50,631 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,464. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 757 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gallipolis is $119,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,871. Median rent is $798/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Gallipolis reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,839/100K. The murder rate is 28.2/100K.

Education

24.1% of adults in Gallipolis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gallipolis has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,352
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density931/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,631
Per Capita$29,464
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$2,336M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,800
Rent$798
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$161,871
Housing Units1,830
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent225/100K
Property6,839/100K
Murder28.2/100K
Assault113/100K
Burglary1,098/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,985/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation570 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute22 min
Broadband74.3%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Gallipolis was founded in 1790.
The median home in Gallipolis was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.