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Galena, KS
City in Cherokee County, Kansas.
Population
2,754
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
598
ZIP codes
0
Galena and its ZIP codes
Galena at a glance
- Galena is about 17 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 97th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $49,006, 34% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,500 (64% below Kansas) and median rent is $692 a month.
Local data for Galena, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Galena, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,006
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$78,500
Median rent
$692/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (532), Irish Americans (516), Scottish Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Galena.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,831
5,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,679
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$151M
FY 2026, $7,789 per person
How people get to work
Galena, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Galena, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
767
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Galena, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Galena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RivertonCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.2 |
| LowellCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Grand Falls Plaza, MOTown | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Baxter SpringsCity | 6.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Loma Linda, MOTown | 6.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Joplin, MOCity | 6.7 mi | 38.1 |
| Shoal Creek Drive, MOVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Cliff Village, MOVillage | 7.4 mi | 0 |
| Redings Mill, MOVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Dennis Acres, MOVillage | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| CrestlineCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Leawood, MOVillage | 7.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Carl Junction, MOCity | 7.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Airport Drive, MOVillage | 8 mi | 2 |
| Shoal Creek Estates, MOVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Saginaw, MOVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galena, KS in?
- Galena is in Cherokee County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Galena, KS?
- About 2,754 people live in Galena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galena?
- Nearby places include Riverton (4.1 mi), Lowell (4.1 mi), Grand Falls Plaza, MO (5.9 mi), Baxter Springs (6.7 mi), Loma Linda, MO (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023