Galt, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
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
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,194 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,000 home value, $333/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Galt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density579/sq mi
Coordinates40.1288°N, 93.3871°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (May) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.13"

Air Quality

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 26°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Galt has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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