At a Glance
Home Value
$41,700
Zillow: $74,708
Violent Crime
202/100K
1,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Galt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galt a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galt is $41,700 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,708. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Galt reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,210/100K.
Education
29.0% of adults in Galt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galt has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population42
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans34.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$44,707
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
Home Value$41,700
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$74,708
Housing Units23
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent202/100K
Property1,210/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,879/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,207 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute14 min
Broadband19.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Galt was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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