Galt is a small town of 189 in Missouri, with a median household income of $25,000
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is
19% below the national average.
Strengths:
Galt stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Galt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Galt 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: 81.0
Galt's overall cost of living index is 81.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Galt costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.
Metric
Galt, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$70,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$335
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$25,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Galt's violent crime rate is 162.4 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
162.4 /100k
Property Crime
335.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Galt is served primarily by GRUNDY CO. R-V.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Galt, MO
National Avg
School District
GRUNDY CO. R-V
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Galt sees average highs of 34.8°F in January
and 88.9°F in July,
with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.2 inches of snow per year.
Galt's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Galt roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $70,500 and median rent is $335/month.
Galt's violent crime rate is 162.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 335.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Galt are operated by GRUNDY CO. R-V.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1. 5.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Galt, MO has a population of 189, a median household income of $25,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Galt averages 34.8°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches
with about 17.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Galt, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64641.
The population of Galt, Missouri is 189 with a median age of 58.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Galt: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $70,500, median household income $25,000, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Galt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
