Galt, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

168 Population 579/sq mi density

$23,194 Median Income $25,074 per capita

$59,000 Home Value $187,728 Zillow

$333 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr

115 Violent Crime/100K 2,109 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$23,194 median income, 1.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$59,000 home value, $333/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

115 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Galt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.0°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	856 ft (261 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	579/sq mi
Coordinates	40.1288°N, 93.3871°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kirksville Regional (IRK) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 6.0"

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	139 km
Feb 8, 2004	6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri	M2.9	147 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	59 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

326 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 172 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 2004	EF4	79 km	3
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	63 km	3
Jun 2, 1980	EF4	71 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	79 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	69 km	1
Apr 21, 1973	EF4	26 km	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF4	80 km	1
Jun 12, 1970	EF4	78 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	51 km	0
Jan 24, 1967	EF4	79 km	0
May 20, 1959	EF4	67 km	0
May 10, 1953	EF4	83 km	0
Mar 5, 2022	EF3	90 km	1
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	88 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF3	72 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF3	45 km	0
Apr 13, 1974	EF3	99 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	57 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	62 km	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF3	89 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	77 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.7 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	3.2 in
April	53°F (11°C)	4.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	66°F (19°C)	4.5 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.4 in

Galt has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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