Galesburg, Illinois

Population 31,979

Galesburg is located in Knox County, IL. The population is 31,979, making Galesburg the largest city in Knox County.

There are 12 public schools in Galesburg with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Galesburg is moderate , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Galesburg is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Galesburg property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Galesburg include Galesburg City Township, Galesburg Township and East Galesburg.

Galesburg Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 14.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.1%

Crime Rate

45.57% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 119
  • Violent Crimes: 457
  • Robbery: 43
  • Burglary: 774
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Galesburg
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

268 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 248

Unemployment

High 6.2%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Galesburg, IL and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Galesburg's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Galesburg, IL.

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Galesburg, IL issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Galesburg, IL issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 6 permits, 4 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $490
  • 1 Bedroom: $600
  • 2 Bedrooms: $740
  • 3 Bedrooms: $980
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,110

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Environmental Hazards

268 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Galesburg, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Galesburg, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Galesburg, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.95°
  • February 26.27°
  • March 40.75°
  • April 50.7°
  • May 63.21°
  • June 71.8°
  • July 75.87°
  • August 72.56°
  • September 64.82°
  • October 53.5°
  • November 41.83°
  • December 25.35°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Galesburg, IL

Earthquakes
Galesburg, IL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Galesburg, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Galesburg, IL has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Galesburg, IL has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Galesburg, IL: $33,601

Unemployment

Unemployment in Galesburg is 6.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.94%
White Collar - 51.06%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Cheri Bustos

Neighborhood Info

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