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Galveston, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Howard County County
Galveston, IN
At a Glance
How Galveston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galveston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Galveston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Galveston residents earn a median household income of $56,969 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,972. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,913 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galveston is $121,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,723. Median rent is $639/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Galveston reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,645/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Galveston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galveston has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.