Galena, KS
Living in Galena
Bikeability
10
Walkability
38
Commute
96
Public Transit
12
Affordability
100
Public Safety
63
Airports
19
Hospitals
57
Colleges
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.9k
Population
-222 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
12%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial6%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$32k
Median Household Income
-$1.4k (2010–19)
78%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office16%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$66k
Median Home Value
+$8.1k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$412
Median Monthly Rent
+$67 (2010–19)
45%
Owner-Occupied
-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
LP gas1%
Utility gas63%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Galena
United States45
Kansas56
Cherokee County38
Property Crime in Galena
United States48
Kansas58
Cherokee County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Galena
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding91
Tornado34
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Galena, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Galena, KS
St Marys Catholic Elementary School
3 miles, SE
St Peters Middle School
6 miles, E
McAuley Catholic High School
7 miles, E
Church Alive Christian School
7 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Galena, KS
Ozark Christian College
7 miles, E
Missouri Southern State University
10 miles, E
Pittsburg State University
22 miles, N
John Brown University
61 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Galena, KS
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas
1 miles, E
Freeman Health System-Freeman West
6 miles, E
Mercy Hospital Joplin
7 miles, E
Mercy Hospital Columbus
13 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Galena, KS
Joplin Regional Airport
9 miles, NE
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
58 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
70 miles, E
Tulsa International Airport
92 miles, SW