GaltIowaPopPlot, 2021
Galt’s story
138 years in pictures
Census counts: 134 in 1920, a peak of 167 in 1930, 26 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1978 on.
- 1888Galt is settled
GaltIA
A town of 23, settled in 1888.
Population
23
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Median home value
$45K
Census ACS
Median age
43.5
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Galt a good place to live?
Galt’s January low is 8°F, below both the Iowa town median (12°F) and the median of U.S. towns (22°F). Galt has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
23 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Galt: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Galt, and how to reach them.
PowerMidAmerican Energy11.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Galt’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWright County AuditorWright County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5010150101 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Galt.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Galt
Galt has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 83°F, Galt’s July high is below both Iowa’s towns (84°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
30″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–29°
Spring36–57°
Summer59–81°
Fall38–60°
Oct 10
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Galt’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
47% of adults have high blood pressure in Galt. No town among the 141 in Iowa we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Galt. 16% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Galt.
| Galt | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 21% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
9 better15 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Galt | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.8% | 20.5% |
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 12.1% | 16.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 12.3% | 6.6% |
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion
6.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Galt faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by drought
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 53% of U.S. communities.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Galt
15pages on Galt
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Galt; the nearest are
Ellsworth Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Iowa Falls20.7 mi$5,496 in-state tuitionIowa State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ames46.2 mi$10,787 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Galt residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
About Galt
City in Iowa, USA
Galt is a city in Wright County, Iowa, United States. The population was 26 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,204 ft
- ZIP code
- 50101
Questions about Galt
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Galt, IA a good place to live?
Galt has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.