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Galena, MO
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Galena, MO
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 $42,125 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,240. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galena is $123,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,819. Median rent is $739/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Galena reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in Galena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galena has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.