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Gallatin, MO
City in Daviess County, Missouri.
Population
1,740
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
633
ZIP codes
0
Gallatin and its ZIP codes
Gallatin at a glance
- Gallatin is about 7 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,198, 33% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 (40% below Missouri) and median rent is $742 a month.
Local data for Gallatin, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gallatin, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,198
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$742/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (308), Irish Americans (94), Scottish Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Daviess County. PPP loans are for Gallatin.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,743
1,839 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,071
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.9M
FY 2026, $6,631 per person
How people get to work
Gallatin, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gallatin, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gallatin, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Gallatin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake VikingCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 7.9 |
| AltamontVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| JamesonTown | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| JamesportCity | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| WinstonVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Lock SpringsVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| KidderCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| HamiltonCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| BreckenridgeCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| PattonsburgCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| CoffeyCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| WeatherbyTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Gilman CityCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| MooresvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| CameronCity | 18 mi | 6.9 |
| KingstonCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gallatin, MO in?
- Gallatin is in Daviess County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Gallatin, MO?
- About 1,740 people live in Gallatin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gallatin?
- Nearby places include Lake Viking (5.8 mi), Altamont (6.7 mi), Jameson (7 mi), Jamesport (9.7 mi), Winston (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023