Iowa
Galva is a small town in Iowa with a population of 432. Residents earn $70,714 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Galva receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Galva offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Galva is $70,714, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Galva is $80,700, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Galva experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,714 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,378 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,161 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,968 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 302 |
| County GDP | $746M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.90% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $80,700 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $131,673 |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.6% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.90% |
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,456/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,313 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5057°N, 95.4180°W |
| County FIPS | 19093 |
Winner: Republican by 53.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 576/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |