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Galva, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · McPherson County County
Galva, KS
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 $87,750 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,336. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galva is $197,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,345. Median rent is $875/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Galva reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Galva hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galva has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.