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Galena, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cherokee County County
Galena, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Galena a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Galena residents earn a median household income of $39,968 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,176. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 416 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galena is $70,600 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,613. Median rent is $648/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Galena reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,282/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Galena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galena has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.