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About Galva
City in Illinois, United StatesGalva is a city in southern Henry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,470 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Galva
The median sale price was $35,000 in May 2026.
Work & commute in Galva
Full picture →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.
Health in Galva
Health Grade C
Healthier than 35% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 68% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Galva
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Galva
Full climate →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.
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