




Gallatin, Tennessee
Gallatin, TN Profile
Gallatin, TN, population 23,230 , is located
in Tennessee's Sumner county,
about 24.3 miles from Nashville and 51.7 miles from Clarksville.
In the 90's the population of Gallatin has grown by about 24%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Gallatin has been growing at an annual rate of 2.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Gallatin area were higher than Tennessee's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Tennessee average.
Gallatin Statistics
Gallatin Gender Information
Males in Gallatin: 11,051 (48%)
Females in Gallatin: 12,179 (52%)
As % of Population in Gallatin
Race Diversity in Gallatin
White: 78%
African American: 18%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Gallatin
Age Diversity in Gallatin
Median Age in Gallatin: 35.5 (Males in Gallatin: 33.5, Females in Gallatin: 37.3)
Gallatin Males Under 20: 14%
Gallatin Females Under 20: 14%
Gallatin Males 20 to 40: 14%
Gallatin Females 20 to 40: 14%
Gallatin Males 40 to 60: 12%
Gallatin Females 40 to 60: 13%
Gallatin Males Over 60: 7%
Gallatin Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Gallatin
Gallatin Household Average Size: 2.5 people
Gallatin Median Household Income: $ 34,696
Gallatin Median Value of Homes: $ 98,400
Law Enforcement in Gallatin
Reported crimes in the Gallatin area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 10
Robbery: 20
Aggravated assault: 125
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 628
Burglary: 156
Larceny-theft: 1,035
Motor vehicle theft: 74
Arson: 8
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,094
Gallatin Location Information
Elevation: 526 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 21.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Gallatin
Hendersonville 11.3 Miles
Walnut Grove 11.4 Miles
White House 12.7 Miles
Green Hill 12.8 Miles
Mt Juliet 13.6 Miles
Portland 13.9 Miles
Lakewood 14.6 Miles
Millersville 14.7 Miles
Lebanon 15.2 Miles
Goodlettsville 15.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Gallatin
(Population 100,000+)
Nashville 24.3 Miles
Clarksville 51.7 Miles
Chattanooga 112.7 Miles
Huntsville 115.0 Miles
Evansville 125.6 Miles
Louisville 134.5 Miles
Knoxville 144.1 Miles
Lexington 158.7 Miles
Birmingham 199.4 Miles
Atlanta 216.6 Miles
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Facts
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Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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