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Galva, IA
City in Ida County, Iowa.
Population
447
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
593
ZIP codes
0
Galva and its ZIP codes
Galva at a glance
- Galva is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Galva, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ida County. PPP loans are for Galva.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,169
3,654 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,265
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$54.9M
FY 2026, $7,831 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Galva, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 9°F
33.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Galva, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Galva
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SchallerCity | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| HolsteinCity | 6.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Ida GroveCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| ArthurCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| AltaCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| CushingCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| EarlyCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| QuimbyCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| AureliaCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| LakesideCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Storm LakeCity | 15 mi | 5.4 |
| OdeboltCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| Battle CreekCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| WashtaCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| NemahaCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| CherokeeCity | 18 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galva, IA in?
- Galva is in Ida County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Galva, IA?
- About 447 people live in Galva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galva?
- Nearby places include Schaller (6.3 mi), Holstein (6.5 mi), Ida Grove (12 mi), Arthur (12 mi), Alta (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023