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Galt, IA
City in Wright County, Iowa.
Population
34
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
61
ZIP codes
0
Galt and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wright County. PPP loans are for Galt.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,116
6,325 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,026
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.92M
FY 2026, $7,179 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Galt, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Galt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RowanCity | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| DowsCity | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| ClarionCity | 6.8 mi | 3.4 |
| AlexanderCity | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| BelmondCity | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| PopejoyCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| CoulterCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| LatimerCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| WilliamsCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| BlairsburgCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| WoolstockCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Eagle GroveCity | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| GoodellCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| GoldfieldCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| MeserveyCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| AldenCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galt, IA in?
- Galt is in Wright County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Galt, IA?
- About 34 people live in Galt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galt?
- Nearby places include Rowan (4.3 mi), Dows (5.8 mi), Clarion (6.8 mi), Alexander (10 mi), Belmond (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023