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Galena, MO
City in Stone County, Missouri.
Population
550
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
737
ZIP codes
0
Galena and its ZIP codes
Galena at a glance
- Galena is about 8.2 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,542, 31% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,900 (44% below Missouri) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Galena, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Galena, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,542
Poverty rate
24.4%
Median home value
$127,900
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
32.9
Average commute
34.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (108), German Americans (96), Norwegian Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stone County. PPP loans are for Galena.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,607
7,389 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,320
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$274M
FY 2026, $8,814 per person
How people get to work
Galena, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 34.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Galena, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
720
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
50
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Galena, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Galena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCord BendVillage | 2.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Reeds SpringCity | 6.5 mi | 1.5 |
| CraneCity | 8.5 mi | 1.7 |
| HurleyCity | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Branson WestCity | 9.3 mi | 4.7 |
| SpokaneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| Kimberling CityCity | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| Indian PointVillage | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| SaddlebrookeVillage | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| HighlandvilleCity | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| BransonCity | 15 mi | 21.3 |
| Coney IslandVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Shell KnobCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.5 |
| CleverCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Bull CreekVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| MarionvilleCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galena, MO in?
- Galena is in Stone County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Galena, MO?
- About 550 people live in Galena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galena?
- Nearby places include McCord Bend (2.3 mi), Reeds Spring (6.5 mi), Crane (8.5 mi), Hurley (8.6 mi), Branson West (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023