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
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
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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