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Galva, IL

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Population
2,383
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
847 ft
Median Home Value
$83,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$783/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,470
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Galva

Tucked into the rolling farmland of Henry County, Galva is a quiet, close-knit community with deep Swedish roots and a relaxed small-town pace. Historic brick storefronts line the downtown streets, while Wiley Park hosts summer concerts and community gatherings throughout the year. Residents enjoy affordable homes, friendly neighbors, and easy access to higher education with Black Hawk College nearby. It is an easygoing western Illinois town where people put down roots and look out for one another.

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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+99.4rating

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