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Gallatin County, IL
7 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Gallatin County, Illinois.
Population
4,819
Land area
323sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Gallatin County
Gallatin County at a glance
- Gallatin County is 93% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,219, 29% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,900 (69% below Illinois) and median rent is $541 a month.
- Its largest cities are Shawneetown (1,087), Ridgway (779) and Equality (609).
Local data for Gallatin County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gallatin County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,219
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$82,900
Prices +7.3% in a year
Median rent
$541/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
46.7
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (886), German Americans (829), French Americans (172).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,497
902 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,193
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50M
FY 2026, $10,100 per person
PPP loans
$7.1M
234 loans, 736 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$97K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Gallatin County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.5%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gallatin County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
759
Most often flood
Flood insurance policies
25
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gallatin County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Gallatin County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Gallatin County, IL?
- Shawneetown is the largest city or town in Gallatin County, with about 1,087 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Gallatin County?
- Gallatin County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62867, 62871, 62934, 62954, 62979.
- What is the population of Gallatin County, IL?
- About 4,819 people live in Gallatin County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Gallatin County?
- Gallatin County borders Posey County, IN, Saline County, White County, Union County, KY, Hamilton County, Hardin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023