Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Galveston is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,326. Residents earn $56,969 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Galveston receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Galveston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Galveston is $56,969, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Galveston is $121,200, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $639 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Galveston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches, including 24.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,969 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,972 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,200 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,076 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,913 |
| County GDP | $5,497M |
| Restaurants | 201 |
| Healthcare | 265 |
| Retail | 328 |
| Manufacturing | 63 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,758 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.28% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $121,200 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $194,723 |
| Median List Price | $82,500 |
| Median List Price | $82,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $113 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $639 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,758 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.28% |
| Obesity | 44.9% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 12,109/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 265 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.1 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5767°N, 86.1923°W |
| County FIPS | 18067 |
Winner: Republican by 35.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.1% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,286/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 265 |
| Restaurants | 201 |
| Retail Stores | 328 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |