At a Glance
Median Income
$55,446
$31,213 per capita
Home Value
$77,800
Zillow: $115,186
Median Rent
$777/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
16.6% 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+
3.9 / 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 $55,446 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,213. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% 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 $115,186. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,543
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density911/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,446
Per Capita$31,213
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$2,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,800
Rent$777
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$115,186
Housing Units1,161
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation832 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Galva was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.