KSMap-doton-Galatia, 2004
Galatia’s story
141 years in pictures
Census counts: 194 in 1930, 45 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1896 on.
- 1885Galatia is settled
GalatiaKS
A town of 43, settled in 1885.
Is Galatia a good place to live?
Only 2 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a higher median age than Galatia. Galatia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
43 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 Galatia: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Galatia, and how to reach them.
PowerMidwest Energy12.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRussell Co RWD 3No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Galatia’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBarton County ClerkBarton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP codes67565, 6756467565 96% · 67564 4%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 Galatia.
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Galatia
Galatia has chilly winters and hot summers. At 92°F, Galatia’s July high is where Kansas’ towns sit at 91°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–44°
Spring41–67°
Summer64–90°
Fall43–69°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Galatia is
Galatia beats the Kansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 39% of adults have high blood pressure in Galatia, above both Kansas’ towns (34%) and U.S. towns (35%). 30% of Galatia adults feel lonely.
| Galatia | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
1 better23 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Galatia | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.4% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 6.7% |
Clara Barton Hospital
12.7 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
Moderate risk in Galatia, with hail at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailInland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Galatia
14pages on Galatia
The big questions
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Galatia; the nearest are
Barton County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Great Bend20.5 mi$3,680 in-state tuitionFort Hays State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Hays26.2 mi$5,923 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Galatia residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Galatia
City in Barton County, Kansas
Galatia is a city in Barton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 45.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1885
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,998 ft
- Area code
- 620
Questions about Galatia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Galatia, KS a good place to live?
Galatia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.