Galena, Kansas

Population 3,086

Galena is located in Cherokee County, KS. The population is 3,086, making Galena the 3rd largest city in Cherokee County.

There are 4 public schools in Galena with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Galena is very low , and there are 24 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Galena is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Galena property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Galena include Lowell Township, Garden Township and Riverton.

Galena Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.3%

Crime Rate

0.63% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 386
  • Violent Crimes: 211
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 562
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

82.59% Higher than national avg.
  • 24 offenders in Galena
  • 77.77 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

26 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 19

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Galena, KS and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Galena's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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22 Former Drug Labs view all

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Galena, KS 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 Galena, KS issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $565
  • 1 Bedroom: $605
  • 2 Bedrooms: $770
  • 3 Bedrooms: $995
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,080

Zip Codes

66739

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Environmental Hazards

26 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Galena, KS has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Galena, KS is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Galena, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 33.83°
  • February 38°
  • March 49.77°
  • April 58.37°
  • May 66.77°
  • June 78.63°
  • July 81.67°
  • August 79.84°
  • September 69.78°
  • October 58.53°
  • November 49.47°
  • December 36.15°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Galena, KS

Earthquakes
Galena, KS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Galena, KS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Galena, KS has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Galena, KS has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Galena, KS: $38,622

Unemployment

Unemployment in Galena is 3.2%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.13%
White Collar - 49.87%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Lynn Jenkins

Neighborhood Info

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11 Cemeteries view all

10 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

  • No fire stations found in Galena, KS

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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