West Galena Township, IL
Living in West Galena Township
Bikeability
49
Walkability
89
Commute
100
Public Transit
53
Affordability
78
Public Safety
83
Airports
14
Hospitals
99
Colleges
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.1k
Population
-224 (2010–19)
56 y
Median Age
+11 (2010–19)
25%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
57%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate35%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$54k
Median Household Income
+$4k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
16 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector81%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office20%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation2%
Walked12%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$166k
Median Home Value
+$2.9k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$538
Median Monthly Rent
-$10 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas8%
Utility gas68%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Galena Township
United States45
Illinois50
Jo Daviess County15
Property Crime in West Galena Township
United States48
Illinois43
Jo Daviess County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump49%
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 West Galena Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding41
Tornado18
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Galena Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Galena Township, IL
Tri-State Christian School
2 miles, N
St Joseph Elementary School
10 miles, NW
Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12
10 miles, S
St Mary School
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near West Galena Township, IL
Loras College
13 miles, NW
University of Dubuque
14 miles, NW
Clarke University
14 miles, NW
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
23 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Galena Township, IL
Midwest Medical Center
3 miles, N
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
13 miles, NW
Finley Hospital
13 miles, NW
Southwest Health Center
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near West Galena Township, IL
Dubuque Regional Airport
13 miles, W
Quad City International Airport
66 miles, S
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
71 miles, E
The Eastern Iowa Airport
73 miles, SW