Galena, IL

Living in Galena

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 89
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 14
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Hospitals 99
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Colleges 59
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Schools 47
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Residents

3.2k Population -194 (2010–19)
53  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
57% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino12%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate32%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty
17  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office23%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation2%
Walked12%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$151k Median Home Value -$3.7k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$544 Median Monthly Rent -$8 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier56%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
LP gas4%
Utility gas74%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Galena

United States45
Illinois50
Jo Daviess County15

Property Crime in Galena

United States48
Illinois43
Jo Daviess County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 10
Feb 24 1 7
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 48 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 37 3 2
Dec 23 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Galena

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding34
Tornado15
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Galena, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Galena, IL

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St Mary School
12 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Galena, IL

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Loras College
14 miles, NW
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University of Dubuque
15 miles, W
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Clarke University
15 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Galena, IL

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Finley Hospital
14 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Galena, IL

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