A town of 550, settled in 1852. A regional job hub with 317 jobs.
The 3 things Galena does most differently from other towns.
2015 · Stone County MO Courthouse 20151021-050In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Galena. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Galena for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (17%), Branson (11%) and Ozark (3%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
The public schools Galena’s kids attend trail 89% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena High | 7–12 | 196 | C− |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
Galena has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
3 crimes were reported in Galena in 2025: 3 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Galena is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
Galena beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Galena | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.3% | 8% |
| More smokers | 20.8% | 16% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.6% | 3.6% |
0.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Y Bridge Park | — | 1 |
Where Galena’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
2 places in Galena on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born in Galena.
City in Missouri, United States
Galena is a city and the county seat in Stone County, Missouri, United States. The population was 455 at the 2020 census.
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