Gallatin County , Kentucky

Population: 8,749 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $62,247 Home $169,400 Rent $858/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 8,749 residents, Gallatin County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Gallatin County in the bottom 17% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$62,247
Median Income
household
$169,400
Home Value
median
$858/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $62,247
Per Capita Income $30,216
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Median Home Value $169,400
Median Gross Rent $858/mo
Owner Occupied 73.4%
Renter Occupied 26.6%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 8,749
Median Age 39.7 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 13.2%

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 17.3  ·  17th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
46.66
🌀 Hurricane
7.18
🔥 Wildfire
2.00
❄️ Winter Storm
9.93
🌍 Earthquake
23.12
☀️ Drought
19.78

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