At a Glance
Median Income
$70,714
$27,378 per capita
Home Value
$80,700
Zillow: $223,784
Median Rent
$675/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
16.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galva a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 $223,784. 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.
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 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population432
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density576/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,714
Per Capita$27,378
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$746M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,700
Rent$675
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$223,784
Housing Units169
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation1,313 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Galva was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.