Illinois
Galesburg is a small city in Illinois with a population of 29,653. Residents earn $45,213 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Galesburg receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Galesburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Galesburg is $45,213, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 13.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Galesburg is $89,800, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $719 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 400 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,282 per 100,000, 67% above the national average.
19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Galesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 25.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,213 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,294 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $894 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,190 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 980 |
| County GDP | $2,449M |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 154 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,480 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.22% |
| Commute Time | 16.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $89,800 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $98,209 |
| Median List Price | $124,900 |
| Median List Price | $124,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $73 |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 89.1% |
| Price Drops | 24.1% |
| Inventory | 54 |
| Census Median Rent | $719 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,480 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.22% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,889/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Total Violent | 399.5/100K |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Murder | 6.3/100K |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Rape | 88.8/100K |
| Robbery | 63.4/100K |
| Assault | 241.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,281.8/100K |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 814.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,390.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 76.1/100K |
| Arson | 6.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.0 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 769 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 17.8 sq mi (46.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9502°N, 90.3766°W |
| County FIPS | 17095 |
Winner: Republican by 9.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,668/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Retail Stores | 154 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 16.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |