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Galva, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ida County County
Galva, IA
At a Glance
How Galva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Galva a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Galva residents earn a median household income of $70,714 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,378. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 302 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galva is $80,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,673. Median rent is $675/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Galva reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,006/100K.
Education
12.6% of adults in Galva hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galva has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.