West Galena Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,209 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,296 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$207,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$586 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$712 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jo Daviess County
2
Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jo Daviess County
2
Illinois
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 19
Feb 1 7 23
Mar 2 4 35
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 2 37
Dec 2 10 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Galena Primary School
2 miles, NE · 2.8star
Galena Middle School
2 miles, NE · 1.9star
Galena High School
2 miles, NE · 3.7star
Tri-State Christian School
2 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Colleges

Capri College-Dubuque
12 miles, NW · 1.4star
Loras College
13 miles, NW · 2.8star
University of Dubuque
14 miles, NW · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
13 miles, NW · 5star
Finley Hospital
13 miles, NW · 4.1star
Southwest Health Center
22 miles, NE · 5star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
13 miles, W · 1star
Quad City International Airport
66 miles, SW · 1.4star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
73 miles, W · 1.4star
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