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Galena, IL

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Population
3,210
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
632 ft
Median Home Value
$233,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$836/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,689
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityDubuque, Iowa15 miles away · 59,148 residents.

About Galena

Galena is a historic city and the county seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, situated along the Galena River. Famous for its well-preserved nineteenth-century architecture, its lead-mining heritage, and serving as the home to nine Union Civil War generals, the community of approximately 2,931 is served by the Galena School District locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.4rating

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