Galion, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Crawford County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,358 Population 1,394/sq mi density
$45,377 Median Income $27,519 per capita
$100,900 Home Value $173,471 Zillow
$741 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
244 Violent Crime/100K 537 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$45,377 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,900 home value, $741/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Galion, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,377
40% below
$27,519 per capita
Home Value
$100,900
64% below
Zillow: $173,471
Median Rent
$741/mo
36% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
244/100K
36% below
537/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Galion Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Galion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
36%
Rent
64%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
228%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Galion a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Galion residents earn a median household income of $45,377 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,519. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 948 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Galion is $100,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,471. Median rent is $741/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Galion reports 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 537/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Galion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Galion has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,358
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,394/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,377
Per Capita$27,519
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$1,760M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,900
Rent$741
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$173,471
Housing Units5,289
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent244/100K
Property537/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation1,157 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Galion was founded in 1831.
The median home in Galion was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.