Illinois
Galatia is a small town in Illinois with a population of 970. Residents earn $49,938 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Galatia receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Galatia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Galatia is $49,938, 34% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Galatia is $78,600, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Galatia enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,938 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,653 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $896 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,801 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 503 |
| County GDP | $1,123M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 73 |
| Retail | 103 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,839 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.16% |
| Commute Time | 40.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $78,600 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $125,673 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.3% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,839 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.16% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,841/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 73 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.6 inches |
| 25% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8420°N, 88.6165°W |
| County FIPS | 17165 |
Winner: Republican by 49 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.2% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 73 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 103 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 40.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |