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Galva, IL

Galva, IL.

Population: 2,971 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Galva, IL is $114,753 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $115,000 after a median 39 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strong wind, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$114,753

Typical home value

+1.4%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$114,753
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+14.5%
10-year appreciation
+42.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$117,664
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$115,000
Median list price
$138,750
Median price per sqft
$69
1-year sale-price change
+28.1%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+4.2%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$787/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$852/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,056/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,396/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,697/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
Schools include
Galva Jr-Sr High School, Galva Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind, hail, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
247
Days with Moderate air quality
105
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,179
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,370

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Kewanee Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (30 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE HEALTH METHODIST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-82 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
77.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,035
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
66.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,299
Average weekly wage
$1,032
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GalvaState medianUS median
Typical home value$114,753$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$115,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,035$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Galva, IL?
$114,753.
What is the median sale price in Galva, IL?
$115,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Galva, IL?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Galva, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,056/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Galva, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind, hail, ice storm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Galva, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Galva, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Galva, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Galva, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Galva, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Galva, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Galva, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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