Galena, Illinois

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Back to Galena, IL housing info, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, IL smaller cities, IL small cities, All Cities. View more photos (we have 55 pictures of Galena, IL available)   Submit your own pictures of this city and show them to the World General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Galena, IL Jo Daviess County Population in July 2008: 3,333. Population change since 2000: -3.7%   Males: 1,623   (48.7%) Females: 1,710   (51.3%) Median resident age:   44.0 years Illinois median age:   34.7 years Zip codes: 61036. Estimated median household income in 2008: $42,821 (it was $36,103 in 2000) Galena:   $42,821 Illinois:   $56,235 Estimated per capita income in 2008: $24,603 Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $160,938 (it was $95,100 in 2000) Galena:   $160,938 Illinois:   $214,900 Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $187,720; Detached houses: $182,881; Townhouses or other attached units: $181,477; In 2-unit structures: $175,171; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $339,732; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $213,095 Galena, IL residents, houses, and apartments details Profiles of local businesses: Galena History Museum Put your B&M business profile right here for free. 20,000 businesses already created their profiles! Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses Search for:  near:   Races in Galena: White Non-Hispanic (93.8%) Hispanic (5.1%) Other race (1.2%) Two or more races (0.6%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Galena: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Galena, Illinois on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Galena is mentioned 418 times on our forum: The Galena Thread  (42 replies) Info for Galena, PLEASE :)  (56 replies) is galena really like this?  (26 replies) Property Taxes in Galena, IL.  (3 replies) Galena pics  (19 replies) Galena, Illinois Schools (Public/Private) ?  (0 replies) Latest news from Galena, IL collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: German (41.3%), Irish (16.9%), English (11.8%), United States (8.2%), French (5.0%), Italian (4.3%). Current Local Time: CST time zone Incorporated on 06/12/1882 Elevation: 700 feet Land area: 3.73 square miles. Population density: 892 people per square mile   (low).

Latitude: 42.42 N, Longitude: 90.43 W

Area code: 815

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Galena, Illinois business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	3.00
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Galena, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Galena-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 134% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 44.5 miles away from the Galena city center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/19/1993, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.3 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Galena-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 70.4 miles away from Galena center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Political contributions by individuals in Galena, IL

• Briggs Brothers Airfield Airport (Runways: 1)
• Heller Airport (Runways: 1)

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Notable locations in Galena: Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum (A), Jo Daviess County Courthouse (B), Saint Josephs Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Galena include: Saint Michaels Roman Catholic Church (A), Saint Matthews Lutheran Church (B), Saint Marys Catholic Church (C), First German Presbyterian Church (D), First Presbyterian Church (E), First United Methodist Church (F), Church of the Nazarene (G), Grace Episcopal Church (H), Westminster Presbyterian Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Saint Michaels Cemetery (1), Saint Marys Cemetery (2), Greenwood Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hughlett Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map Parks in Galena include: Grant Park (1), Galena Historic District (2). Display/hide their locations on the map Tourist attractions: Blacksmith Shop Museum (245 North Commerce Street), Galena Historical Society & Museum (211 South Bench Street), Furlong JAS T - Furlong Mark Construction (Museums; 8885 North 3 Pines Road), Chicago Athenaeum (Museums; 122 South Bench Street), Grant Home State Historic Site (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Bouthillier & 4th), Belvedere (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 1008 Park Avenue), Depot Theater (314 South Main Street), Brill's Trolley Tours (102 North Main Street), American Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor (102 North Main Street). Hotels: Annie Wiggins Guest House (1004 Park Avenue), Desoto House Hotel (230 South Main Street), Courtyard (230 South Main Street), Cole Terry (525 South Dodge Street), Greenbriar Country Inn & Suites (345 Spring Street), Best Western Quiet House (9915 Route 20 East), Country Inn-Suites Galena (11334 Oldenburg Lane), Chestnut Mountain Resort (Black Jack Road), Carrie's Vintage Inn (305 North Main Street).

Average household size:

This city:	2.1 people
Illinois:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	56.9%
Whole state:	67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	5.0%
Whole state:	4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
• Gay men: 0.7% of all households

This city:	9.9%
Whole state:	10.7%

This city:	3.6%
Whole state:	5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Galena, IL

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• Renaissance Suites & Rooms Galena, 324 & 328 Spring St, Galena, IL 61036, Phone: (815) 777-0123
• Four Oaks Guest House, 6594 Rt 84N, Galena, IL 61036, Phone: (815) 777-9567
• Best Western Quiet House Suites, 9915 Rt 20 E, Galena, IL 61036, Phone: (815) 777-2577, Fax: (815) 777-0584
• Lefevre Inn And Resort, 9917 W Deininger Ln, Galena, IL 61036, Phone: (815) 777-3929
• Pine Hollow Inn And Bed & Breakfast, 4700 North Council HL, Galena, IL 61036, Phone: (815) 777-2975
• Stoney Creek Inn Of Galena, 940 Galena Square Dr, Galena, IL 61036, Phone: (815) 777-2223, Fax: (815) 777-6762
• Mother's Country Inn, 349 SPG St, Galena, IL 61036, Phone: (815) 777-3153
• Steamboat House, 605 S Prospect, Galena, IL 61036, Phone: (815) 777-3128
• 12 other hotels and motels

Here		78.5%
USA		50.2%

5.69% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($64,765 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.69%
Illinois average:	5.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

from Dubuque County, IA	0.99% ($139,806 average AGI)
from Stephenson County, IL	0.65% ($38,115)
from Cook County, IL	0.56% ($72,500)

5.36% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,652 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.36%
Illinois average:	5.99%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

to Dubuque County, IA	1.45% ($29,326 average AGI)
to Stephenson County, IL	0.60% ($48,250)
to Grant County, WI	0.28% ($32,385)

• Galena Cell Site 1.7 Miles Ese Of, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: KNKN439, Licensee ID: L00127162
  Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
  Grant Date: 10/10/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: Steven T Campbell
  Registrant: Uscoc Of Central Illinois, LLC
• 1.7 Mi South / Southeast Of Galena, Type: Tower, Structure height: 55 m, Overall height: 58 m, Call Sign: KNKN930
  880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz... (+8 more)
  Grant Date: 11/29/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
  Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

• Lottie L Thompson, 53 N. Pilot Knob Rd. (370) (Foecking #050316), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 77.4 m
  Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508, Email:
• Richard D Hofmann, Galena Area, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57 m, Overall height: 57 m, , Licensee ID: L00300223
  Registrant: Danville Mutual Telephone Co, 102 South Main Street, Danville, IA 52623, Phone: (319) 392-4251, Email:
• John W Dickey, South Of Us 20; 3.14 Miles East Of Galena, Type: Tower, Structure height: 78.3 m, Overall height: 79.2 m
  Registrant: Graham Brock, Inc., St. Simons Island, GA 31522-7466, Phone: (912) 638-8028, Email:

• Fire: 13
• Hazardous Condition: 3
• Service Call: 1
• Good Intent Call: 2

• #25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most fire safe hotels and motels per 100,000 population"
• #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the mentally ill"

• #60 (61036) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Luxemburger first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"