City safety & data profile

GallatinTN

Gallatin, TN is a 34K-resident city in Sumner County with a median household income of $77,518.

Sumner County, Tennessee. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Gallatin, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Gallatin has a population larger than 68% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $372,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

34K
Population
Top 32%
By size
$77,518
Median income
$372,000
Median home
13%
Poverty rate

The read on Gallatin

Gallatin posts a median household income higher than 46% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Gallatin area.

Top 54%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Gallatin

Where Gallatin income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$77,518 Bottom 46% higher than 46% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Gallatin, TN beyond the headline numbers

Gallatin sits inside Sumner County, Tennessee, at roughly 36.39°N, -86.45°W. Population 34,334, $77,518 median household income. Median home value $372,000, median rent $1,395. Poverty rate 13%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Gallatin's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 42%, then short sleep duration at 38.7%. 1 hospital in/around Gallatin, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Gallatin from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
34,334
Gallatin
Median Income
$77,518
+14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$372,000
+63% vs avg
Median Age
36.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Sumner County) - Gallatin's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
204K+25%
Median Income
$90,301+63%
Median Home Value
$393,100+123%
Poverty Rate
8.8%-15%
Unemployment
3.6%-52%

Economics

Economics indicators for Gallatin, TN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,395/mo
Poverty Rate
13% -8% vs avg
Unemployment 3.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.5%
Work From Home 15.2%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 68.1%
African American 14.8%
Asian 2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
42%
Short Sleep Duration
38.7%
High Blood Pressure
37.9%
Physical Inactivity
26%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.3%
Current Smoking
16.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.8%
Binge Drinking
14.2%
Diabetes
13.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.6%
Annual Checkup 77.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
HIGHPOINT HEALTH-SUMNER WITH ASCENSION SAINT THOMA
GALLATIN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Gallatin, TN?
Gallatin, TN has a population of 34,334 people, located in Sumner County, Tennessee.
What is the median household income in Gallatin?
The median household income in Gallatin, TN is $77,518 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13%.
What is the median home value in Gallatin?
The median home value in Gallatin, TN is $372,000. Median rent is $1,395/month.
What are the top health concerns in Gallatin?
The top health indicators in Gallatin include Obesity (42%), Short Sleep Duration (38.7%), High Blood Pressure (37.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Gallatin?
Gallatin has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Gallatin?
The median age in Gallatin, TN is 36.6 years. 33.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Gallatin, TN is located in Sumner County, Tennessee. With a population of 34K and a $77,518 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Gallatin area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Gallatin's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Sumner County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.