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Galatia, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Saline County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
970 Population 497/sq mi density
$49,938 Median Income $28,653 per capita
$78,600 Home Value $125,673 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,938 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,600 home value, $725/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Galatia, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,938
34% below
$28,653 per capita
Home Value
$78,600
72% below
Zillow: $125,673
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
865/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Galatia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Galatia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
28%
Rent
62%
Poverty
3%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Galatia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Galatia residents earn a median household income of $49,938 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,653. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 503 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Galatia is $78,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,673. Median rent is $725/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Galatia reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 865/100K.

Education

11.2% of adults in Galatia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Galatia has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population970
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,938
Per Capita$28,653
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$1,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,600
Rent$725
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$125,673
Housing Units407
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property865/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,841/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation394 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute41 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Galatia was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.