At a Glance
Median Income
$112,411
$42,810 per capita
Home Value
$269,000
Zillow: $329,164
Violent Crime
244/100K
5,622/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galena a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 $112,411 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,810. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,062 business establishments, including 172 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galena is $269,000 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,164. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Galena reports 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,622/100K.
Education
32.2% of adults in Galena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galena has 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,618
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density606/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,411
Per Capita$42,810
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
Housing
A+
Home Value$269,000
Rent
Ownership98.8%
Zillow$329,164
Housing Units541
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent244/100K
Property5,622/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,964/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation758 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed192 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Galena was built in 1985.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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