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Galena, IL
City in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
Population
2,931
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
634
ZIP codes
0
Galena and its ZIP codes
Galena at a glance
- Galena is about 2.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,689 a year, 30% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $233,200 (11% below Illinois) and median rent is $836 a month.
Local data for Galena, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Galena, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,689
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$233,200
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
56.0%
Bachelor's or higher
36.3%
Median age
57.0
Average commute
14.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,251), Irish Americans (762), Norwegian Americans (183).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jo Daviess County. PPP loans are for Galena.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,577
7,551 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,662
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $9,322 per person
How people get to work
Galena, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.7%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked14.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 14.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Galena, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
632
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
46
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 10°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Galena, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Galena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| The Galena TerritoryCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 11 |
| MenomineeVillage | 7 mi | 1.9 |
| St. Donatus, IACity | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Hazel Green, WIVillage | 8 mi | 1.3 |
| Scales MoundVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Benton, WIVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Bellevue, IACity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| East DubuqueCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| ElizabethVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Cuba City, WICity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Sandy Hook, WICensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| La Motte, IACity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Apple Canyon LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| HanoverVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Dubuque, IACity | 14 mi | 31.3 |
| Shullsburg, WICity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galena, IL in?
- Galena is in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Galena, IL?
- About 2,931 people live in Galena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galena?
- Nearby places include The Galena Territory (5.3 mi), Menominee (7 mi), St. Donatus, IA (7.3 mi), Hazel Green, WI (8 mi), Scales Mound (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023