City safety & data profile

GallupNM

Gallup, NM is a 23K-resident city in McKinley County with a median household income of $58,303.

McKinley County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Gallup, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Gallup has a population larger than 52% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $165,200, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

23K
Population
Top 48%
By size
$58,303
Median income
$165,200
Median home
26.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Gallup

Gallup posts a median household income higher than 20% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Gallup area.

Top 80%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Gallup

Where Gallup income ranks nationally

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

$58,303 Bottom 20% higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $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. NM $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 Gallup, NM beyond the headline numbers

Gallup sits inside McKinley County, New Mexico, at roughly 35.53°N, -108.74°W. Population 23,240, $58,303 median household income. Median home value $165,200, median rent $927. Poverty rate 26.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Gallup's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.6%, then short sleep duration at 36.1%. 2 hospitals in/around Gallup, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
23,240
Gallup
Median Income
$58,303
-14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$165,200
-27% vs avg
Median Age
34.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (McKinley County) - Gallup'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
70K-3%
Median Income
$47,668+57%
Median Home Value
$78,700+5%
Poverty Rate
33.2%-5%
Unemployment
9%-24%

Economics

Economics indicators for Gallup, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$927/mo
Poverty Rate
26.8% +89% vs avg
Unemployment 5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.5%
Work From Home 5.4%
Public Transit 2.2%

Population

White 20.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 50.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.6%
Short Sleep Duration
36.1%
High Blood Pressure
34.1%
Physical Inactivity
27.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
20%
Current Smoking
19.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.2%
Diabetes
15.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.3%
Binge Drinking
12.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56%
Annual Checkup 66.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
12.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.6%
Stroke
4.5%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Gallup, NM? ▼
Gallup, NM has a population of 23,240 people, located in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in Gallup? ▼
The median household income in Gallup, NM is $58,303 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 26.8%.
What is the median home value in Gallup? ▼
The median home value in Gallup, NM is $165,200. Median rent is $927/month.
What are the top health concerns in Gallup? ▼
The top health indicators in Gallup include Obesity (37.6%), Short Sleep Duration (36.1%), High Blood Pressure (34.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Gallup? ▼
Gallup has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Gallup? ▼
The median age in Gallup, NM is 34.4 years. 23.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Gallup, NM is located in McKinley County, New Mexico. With a population of 23K and a $58,303 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Gallup area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Gallup's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Gallup area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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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 (McKinley 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.