The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Gallatin county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 78.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 34.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 59% and the area covered by water is 1.43%. The overall influence score for Gallatin is 6.
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Gallatin County is located in the southeastern corner of Illinois, and has a population of 5,097 as of 2019. The median age in the county is 43.6 years old, with a gender ratio of 51.5% male to 48.5% female.
The median household income in Gallatin County is $41,433, and the poverty rate is 17.6%. Approximately 23% of the population lives below the poverty line, which is higher than the national poverty rate of 11.8%.
The median home value in Gallatin County is $72,000, and the median rent is $644 per month. The cost of living in the county is 7% lower than the national average.
The unemployment rate in Gallatin County is 5.9%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 6.7%. The major industries in the county are manufacturing, retail trade, and health care and social assistance.
The majority of residents in Gallatin County are white (95%), followed by black (2%), Native American (1%), and Asian (1%). The largest cities in the county are Ridgway (population 1,847) and Shawneetown (population 1,030).
Illinois State Office USDA Rural DevelopmentFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Illinois
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: 217-403-6200
TTY: 217-403-6240