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Gallatin is a small town of 1,747 in Missouri, with a median household income of $39,500
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gallatin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gallatin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gallatin city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.2
Gallatin's overall cost of living index is 89.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gallatin costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gallatin, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$679
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Gallatin's violent crime rate is 326.2 per 100,000 residents
— 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
326.2 /100k
Property Crime
736.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gallatin is served primarily by GALLATIN R-V.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gallatin, MO
National Avg
School District
GALLATIN R-V
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gallatin sees average highs of 34.1°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.6 inches of snow per year.
Gallatin's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gallatin roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,600 and median rent is $679/month.
Gallatin's violent crime rate is 326.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 736.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gallatin are operated by GALLATIN R-V.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gallatin, MO has a population of 1,747, a median household income of $39,500, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Gallatin averages 34.1°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches
with about 19.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Gallatin, Missouri is 1,747 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gallatin: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $118,600, median household income $39,500, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gallatin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
