Galt, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Wright County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
42 Population 75/sq mi density
$41,700 Home Value $74,708 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Galt, IA

At a Glance

Home Value
$41,700
85% below
Zillow: $74,708
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
14% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Home Value
15%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Galt a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population42
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans17.6%

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%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,879/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
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
Broadband94.7%
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.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.