Galva, IA
Living in Galva
Bikeability33
Walkability77
Commute82
Public Transit34
Affordability100
Public Safety84
Airports27
Hospitals65
Colleges42
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Schools99
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Residents
491Population+88 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-12 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate35%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K43%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector85%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office28%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked9%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$60kMedian Home Value+$3.7k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$386Median Monthly Rent+$86 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas2%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Galva
United States45
Iowa35
Ida County18
Property Crime in Galva
United States48
Iowa43
Ida County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Galva
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding60
Tornado37
Blizzard15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Galva, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Galva, IA
Danbury Catholic School
24 miles, SW
Zion Lutheran School
34 miles, S
St Mary S High School
35 miles, NW
Zion-St John Lutheran School
35 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Galva, IA
Buena Vista University
14 miles, NE
Northwestern College
47 miles, NW
Morningside College
48 miles, W
Briar Cliff University
51 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Galva, IA
Horn Memorial Hospital
12 miles, S
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
14 miles, NE
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
19 miles, N
Mental Health Institute
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Galva, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
50 miles, W
Eppley Airfield
87 miles, S
Joe Foss Field
100 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
112 miles, SE