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Galt, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Whiteside County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
163 Population 562/sq mi density
$108,173 Median Income $130,641 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $139,801 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
219 Violent Crime/100K 3,633 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,173 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
219 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Galt, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,173
44% above
$130,641 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
33% below
Zillow: $139,801
Violent Crime
219/100K
42% below
3,633/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
36% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 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)

Income
144%
Home Value
67%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
136%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Galt a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Galt residents earn a median household income of $108,173 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $130,641. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,185 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Galt is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,801. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Galt reports 219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,633/100K.

Education

45.8% of adults in Galt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Galt has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population163
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density562/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,173
Per Capita$130,641
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,978M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$139,801
Housing Units61
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent219/100K
Property3,633/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,513/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation635 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute42 min
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Galt was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.