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Galena, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jo Daviess County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,899 Population 627/sq mi density
$55,765 Median Income $45,030 per capita
$199,700 Home Value $300,300 Zillow
$773 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
190 Violent Crime/100K 3,772 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,765 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$199,700 home value, $773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Galena, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,765
26% below
$45,030 per capita
Home Value
$199,700
29% below
Zillow: $300,300
Median Rent
$773/mo
34% below
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
190/100K
50% below
3,772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
19% above
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Galena Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
71%
Rent
66%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Galena a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Galena residents earn a median household income of $55,765 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,030. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 742 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Galena is $199,700 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,300. Median rent is $773/month, with 28.4% 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 1943.

Safety & Crime

Galena reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,772/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

40.2% of adults in Galena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Galena has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,899
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density627/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,765
Per Capita$45,030
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,700
Rent$773
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$300,300
Housing Units2,001
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent190/100K
Property3,772/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault127/100K
Burglary190/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,364/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation766 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute14 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Galena was founded in 1826.
The median home in Galena was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.