Galva, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ida County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
432
Population
576/sq mi density
$70,714
Median Income
$27,378 per capita
$80,700
Home Value
$223,784 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
19.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,714 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,700 home value, $675/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Galva experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 36.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,313 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5057°N, 95.4180°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ida County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in |
Galva has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (0.9").