Gallipolis is a small town of 3,337 in Ohio, with a median household income of $48,380
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gallipolis stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gallipolis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gallipolis 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: 89.0
Gallipolis's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gallipolis costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gallipolis, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$798
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,380
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Gallipolis's violent crime rate is 427.6 per 100,000 residents
— 13% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
427.6 /100k
Property Crime
3634.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gallipolis is served primarily by Gallipolis City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gallipolis, OH
National Avg
School District
Gallipolis City
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gallipolis sees average highs of 41.0°F in January
and 86.2°F in July,
with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.6 inches of snow per year.
Gallipolis's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gallipolis roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,900 and median rent is $798/month.
Gallipolis's violent crime rate is 427.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3634.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gallipolis are operated by Gallipolis City.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gallipolis, OH has a population of 3,337, a median household income of $48,380, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
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.
Gallipolis averages 41.0°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches
with about 13.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gallipolis, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45631.
The population of Gallipolis, Ohio is 3,337 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gallipolis: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $108,900, median household income $48,380, crime index 137 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gallipolis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
