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Galena, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Floyd County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,618
Population
606/sq mi density
$112,411
Median Income
$42,810 per capita
$269,000
Home Value
$329,164 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
244
Violent Crime/100K
5,622 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$112,411 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Galena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 606/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3572°N, 85.9379°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Floyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.80 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Galena has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").