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Galva, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Henry County County
Galva, IL
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 $55,446 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,213. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galva is $77,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,676. Median rent is $777/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Galva reports 293 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,367/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Galva hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galva has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.