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Galena, MO

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Population
474
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,018 ft
Median Home Value
$127,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$856/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,542
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Galena

Galena is a quiet Ozark town set along the curves of the James River in southwest Missouri. Serving as the seat of Stone County, it is home to around 450 residents who enjoy a relaxed, small-town pace surrounded by wooded hills and clear waterways. The river flows right past town before feeding into Table Rock Lake, making it a natural haven for weekend paddlers, anglers, and anyone who loves spending time outdoors.

Galena (Reynolds County, Missouri, USA) 1

The community's defining landmark is the historic Y-Bridge, a distinct three-way bridge from the 1920s that now serves as a scenic walking path over the water. Those moving here will find local Galena R-II schools, a library, and the county courthouse right in town, while the larger shopping centers and entertainment in Branson and Springfield are within an easy drive. For people seeking quiet countryside living with great river access, Galena offers a welcoming place to settle down.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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