Gallatin Missouri Map

About Gallatin, Missouri

Gallatin is a locality in Daviess County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,740. The population density is 241.9 people per km². Gallatin is located at 39.9145°N, 93.9622°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64640.

Gallatin unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling farmland, where broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the humid air of northern Missouri. It lies 48.0 miles east-north-east of Saint Joseph, MO (from Saint Joseph, MO: bearing 78°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west-south-west of Jamesport. The terrain, shaped by ancient waterways, offers a subtle beauty; the land dips and rises with a quiet grace, punctuated by stands of oak and maple that offer dappled shade in the summer months. The sky here often feels vast, an endless canvas where clouds drift with unhurried purpose, and the light at dusk can paint the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, a fleeting spectacle that seems to linger just a moment longer over the open fields. The character of Gallatin is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the seasons leave their indelible mark on the very spirit of the place. The history of Gallatin is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Daviess County, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. For generations, the fertile soil has sustained farming families, their livelihoods echoing the industrious spirit of those who first settled this land. While the hum of tractors is a constant soundtrack, the town also carries whispers of its past; the sturdy brick buildings in its modest downtown speak of a time when commerce thrived on local enterprise. Though not a place of grand pronouncements or widely recognized landmarks, Gallatin possesses a distinct charm, found in the friendly nods exchanged on Main Street and the enduring sense of community that binds its residents together, a quiet testament to the enduring strength of small-town America.

About This Gallatin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gallatin, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.914451, -93.962167. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Gallatin and Daviess County.

Detailed location data for Gallatin includes the ZIP code (64640), telephone area code (816), county seat of Daviess County (Gallatin), and school district assignment (Gallatin R-V School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gallatin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.