The Town FilesGallatin, Missouri
City in Daviess County · population 1,821 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $137,500
- Household income
- $47,198
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 38.3
Gallatin is a city of 1,821 people in Daviess County, Missouri. The median home is worth $137,500, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of Missouri towns, quieter than 75% of Missouri towns.
How Gallatin ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gallatin is worth $137,500, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $47,198, which is more affordable than 43% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $742 a month. 63.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gallatin | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $742 | $855 |
| Median household income | $47,198 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 63.5% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Gallatin
| People | Gallatin | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 28.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.8% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.8% | 88.7% |
Weather in Gallatin
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 15.7°F. About 40.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.6 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gallatin since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 27, 2014 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 7, 2009.
Severe weather in Daviess County since 1996
Daviess County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4612: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Daviess County
Daviess County had 1,886 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,310 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Gallatin itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Gallatin
3 public schools with 537 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| COVEL D. SEARCY ELEM. | PK-4 | 221 | 10.0 |
| GALLATIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 160 | 13.3 |
| GALLATIN HIGH | 9-12 | 156 | 10.4 |
Towns near Gallatin
- Jamesport, MO9.6 mi · 559 people · home $83,800
- Hamilton, MO11.7 mi · 1,690 people · home $165,700
- Cameron, MO18.3 mi · 8,513 people · home $193,500
- Maysville, MO21.5 mi · 1,095 people · home $154,000
- Trenton, MO22.5 mi · 5,609 people · home $99,500
- Chillicothe, MO23.5 mi · 9,107 people · home $127,000
- Braymer, MO23.9 mi · 737 people · home $82,400
- Bethany, MO25.0 mi · 2,915 people · home $121,700
Gallatin questions
Is Gallatin, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gallatin scores better for retirees than 56% of Missouri towns and quieter than 75%. 22.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Gallatin?
The median owner-occupied home in Gallatin is valued at $137,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,198, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $742 a month.
What is the weather like in Gallatin?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 15.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.8 inches of precipitation a year and 19.6 inches of snow.
Does Gallatin get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gallatin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 27, 2014. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)