A town of 2,454. Healthier than 65% of U.S. towns.
The 2 things Galva does most differently from other towns.
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Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Galva. Another town gets a different order.
The median sale price was $35,000 in May 2026.
About one in 4 of Galva’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Kewanee (14%), Galesburg (6%) and Geneseo (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Galva beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Galva | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.2% | 5.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14% | 10.3% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
Galva has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
1.0 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Galva Park District | 0.8 mi | 28 |
| 2. Wiley Park | 0.1 mi | 10 |
| 3. Washington Park | — | 4 |
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
2 places in Galva on the National Register of Historic Places.
4 notable people were born in Galva.
City in Illinois, United States
Galva is a city in southern Henry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,470 at the 2020 census.
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