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Galva, KS
City in McPherson County, Kansas.
Population
1,002
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,007
ZIP codes
0
Galva and its ZIP codes
Galva at a glance
- Galva is about 56 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,167 a year, 23% more than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,700 (5% below Kansas) and median rent is $924 a month.
Local data for Galva, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Galva, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,167
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$206,700
Median rent
$924/mo
Homeownership
85.4%
Bachelor's or higher
27.2%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (300), Irish Americans (130), Swedish Americans (107).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McPherson County. PPP loans are for Galva.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,105
16,416 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,632
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $6,805 per person
How people get to work
Galva, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Galva, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,025
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
84
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Galva, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Galva
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CantonCity | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| McPhersonCity | 6.3 mi | 8.2 |
| ElyriaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4.8 |
| MoundridgeCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| LehighCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| RoxburyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| GoesselCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| LindsborgCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| InmanCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| HesstonCity | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| DurhamCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| HillsboroCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| MarquetteCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| WindomCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| AssariaCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galva, KS in?
- Galva is in McPherson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Galva, KS?
- About 1,002 people live in Galva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galva?
- Nearby places include Canton (5.8 mi), McPherson (6.3 mi), Elyria (8.2 mi), Moundridge (12 mi), Lehigh (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023