The Town FilesGallatin County, Illinois
4,819 people. The median home is worth $82,900 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $59,219.
Towns in Gallatin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawneetown | 1,054 | $85,700 | $48,194 | 36.7 |
| Ridgway | 851 | $75,000 | $46,000 | 47.2 |
| Equality | 539 | $82,900 | $42,443 | 41.3 |
People and housing
| Gallatin County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,900 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $541 | $960 |
| Median household income | $59,219 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 46.7 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
874 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,088 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 759 storm events in Gallatin County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Gallatin County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1850: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1826: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).