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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 2007: $41,209 (it was $36,103 in 2000)
Galena:  $41,209
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,767
Galena:  $23,767
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $156,430 (it was $95,100 in 2000)
Galena:  $156,430
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $186,608; Detached houses: $181,954; Townhouses or other attached units: $182,971; In 2-unit structures: $182,159; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $361,731; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $207,904

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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)

2008 cost of living index in Galena: 79.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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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 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Galena

  • High school or higher: 78.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Galena city

  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 51.4%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

138 residents are foreign born (2.5% Latin America, 1.2% Europe).

This city:  4.0%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Galena, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Galena to the number of sex offenders is 1667 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Galena:  1.7% ($1,633)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (14.3 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (69.5 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (146.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: St. Donatus, IA (2.6 miles) , Menominee, IL (2.6 miles ), Hazel Green, WI (2.8 miles ), Benton, WI (3.2 miles ), Hazel Green, WI (3.2 miles ), Scales Mound, IL (3.2 miles ), Benton, WI (3.3 miles ), Bellevue, IA (3.3 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 8 buildings, average cost: $92,400
  • 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $92,400
  • 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $92,400
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $50,400
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $54,000
  • 2001: 12 buildings, average cost: $89,700
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $84,800
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $134,900
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $143,500
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $140,500
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $156,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $256,600
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $244,800

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Latitude: 42.42 N, Longitude: 90.43 W

Area code: 815

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Population change in the 1990s: -153 (-4.2%).

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Accommodation and food services (15%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Metal and metal products (5%)
  • Printing and related support activities (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Accommodation and food services (26%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Social assistance (9%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Construction laborers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Waiters and waitresses (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)



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Crime in Galena by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 000000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 000010010
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.029.30.00.029.40.0
Robberies 000000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 2237013103
    per 100,000 60.257.886.7202.30.028.987.1293.788.3
Burglaries 74675105916
    per 100,000 210.5115.6173.4202.3146.6289.1145.1264.3471.1
Thefts 463548635452353151
    per 100,000 1383.51011.61387.31820.81583.11503.31015.7910.41501.8
Auto thefts 022422221
    per 100,000 0.057.857.8115.658.657.858.058.729.4
Arson 200200000
    per 100,000 60.20.00.057.80.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 82.164.789.6136.7101.790.872.8141.9113.1

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 13 (10 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  3.00
US city average:  3.00

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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)

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Hospital/medical center in Galena:
  • GALENA-STAUSS HOSPITAL (215 SUMMIT ST)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Galena:
  • JACKSON COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; MAQUOKETA, IA)
  • SOUTHWEST HEALTH CENTER INC (about 23 miles; PLATTEVILLE, WI)
  • FINLEY HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; DUBUQUE, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Galena, IL

Airports located in Galena: See detailed data for Airports located in Galena, IL

Local government website: CITYOFGALENA.ORG

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Galena:
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE (about 23 miles; PLATTEVILLE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 5,045)
  • SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 2,310)
  • BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 62 miles; MOLINE, IL; FT enrollment: 3,891)
  • EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 63 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 4,180)
  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 65 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; FT enrollment: 2,220)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN COLLEGES (about 69 miles; MADISON, WI; FT enrollment: 8,737)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON (about 69 miles; MADISON, WI; FT enrollment: 37,607)
Public high school in Galena:
Private high school in Galena:
  • TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 150; Location: 11084 HWY 20 W.; Grades: PK - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Galena:
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Library in Galena:
  • GALENA P.L.D. (Operating income: $226,406; Location: 601 S. BENCH ST.; 21,215 books; 1,157 audio materials; 1,245 video materials; 124 serial subscriptions)

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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).

 
Drinking water stations with addresses in Galena that have no violations reported:
  • LACOMA GOLF CLUB (Address: Po Box 318, Population served: 275, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LONGHOLLOW POINT HOA (Population served: 125, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • THE NORA BAR (Address: Po Box 318, Population served: 75, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MOONLIGHT REFLECTIONS (Address: Po Box 318, Population served: 75, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • JMS TAP (Address: Po Box 318, Population served: 75, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SWISS INN (Address: Po Box 318, Population served: 75, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • STORYBROOK COUNTRY CLUB (Address: Po Box 318, Population served: 60, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • GALENA GOLF COURSE (Address: Po Box 318, Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TAPLEY WOODS REST AREA (Address: Po Box 318, Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WALMART (149112) (Address: Po Box 318, Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_groundwater)

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

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  9.9%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.6%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Galena, IL


People in group quarters in Galena
  • 55 people in nursing homes
  • 22 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 12 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)


Galena compared to Illinois state average:

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  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in Galena (2009 data):
  • Galena State Bank & Trust Co.: Galena Mobile Branch, South Main Facility, at 971 Gear Street. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $222.8 mil, Deposits: $185.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Heartland Financial Usa, Inc.
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Perry Street Branch at 115 Perry Street, branch established on 1916-04-10; Galena Square Branch at 953 Gear Street, branch established on 1986-11-13. Info updated 2008-11-25: Bank assets: $261,775.6 mil, Deposits: $171,980.0 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2849 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Apple River State Bank: Galena Branch at Exchange Street, branch established on 2009-03-23. Info updated 2008-07-18: Bank assets: $231.8 mil, Deposits: $200.3 mil, headquarters in Apple River, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: First Apple River Corporation
  • The Elizabeth State Bank: Galena Branch at 319 Main Street, branch established on 2001-02-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $64.7 mil, Deposits: $53.1 mil, headquarters in Elizabeth, IL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Terrapin Bancorp, Inc.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Galena, Illinois
  • 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
All 20 fire-safe hotels and motels in Galena, Illinois


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School Enrollment by Level of School


Galena travel time to work
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (79%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Galena

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)Lutheran Church
Adherents63.8%13.5%13.4%3.5%1.7%
Congregations24.4%22.0%19.5%14.6%2.4%
NameEvangelical Free Church of AmericaUnitarian Universalist AssociationWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents1.3%0.7%0.6%0.6%0.9%
Congregations2.4%2.4%2.4%2.4%7.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$4,575$54,9000$0
Other Government Administration 4$18,540$55,6200$0
Police Protection - Officers 11$35,407$38,6260$0
Police - Other 2$4,611$27,6660$0
Fire - Other 0$0 2$1,237
Streets and Highways 9$25,967$34,6230$0
Other and Unallocable 4$9,598$28,7945$1,040
Totals for Government 31$98,698$38,2067$2,277



Galena government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $1,340,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $397,000
    Solid Waste Management: $148,000
    Parks & Recreation: $95,000
    All Other: $22,000
  • Construction - Housing & Community Development: $3,383,000
    General: $314,000
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $783,000
    Police Protection: $436,000
    Regular Highways: $426,000
    Sewerage: $289,000
    Water Utilities: $261,000
    General - Other: $237,000
    Solid Waste Management: $197,000
    Parks & Recreation: $191,000
    Fire Protection: $61,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $215,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Water Utilities: $2,046,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $2,150,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $111,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $441,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $214,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $279,000
    Housing & Community Development: $111,000
    Police Protection: $64,000
    Central Staff: $30,000
    Fire Protection: $26,000
    Sewerage: $20,000
    General - Other: $8,000
    Parks & Recreation: $5,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $4,632,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $442,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,550,000
    General Support: $1,273,000
    Highways: $98,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,568,000
    Public Utilities: $259,000
    NEC: $153,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,043,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $13,000

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.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county 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.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county 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)


Strongest AM radio stations in Galena:
  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDBQ (1490 AM; 1 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Galena:
  • WDBQ-FM (107.5 FM; GALENA, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJOD (103.3 FM; ASBURY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • K254AE (98.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • WVRE (101.1 FM; DICKEYVILLE, WI; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • KXGE (102.3 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • W209AU (89.7 FM; GALENA, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • K269EK (101.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KLYV (105.3 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCCI (100.3 FM; SAVANNA, IL; Owner: CARROLL COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K239AB (95.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: AUGUSTANA COLLEGE)
  • KIYX (106.1 FM; SAGEVILLE, IA; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WPVL-FM (107.1 FM; PLATTEVILLE, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • KGRR (97.3 FM; EPWORTH, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • KMAQ-FM (95.1 FM; MAQUOKETA, IA; Owner: MAQUOKETA BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Galena:
  • KFXB (Channel 40; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: DUBUQUE TV LTD. PARTNERSHIP)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Galena, Illinois:
  • Fatal accident count: 2
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Illinois average:
  • Fatal accident count: 111
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 167
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 38
  • Fatalities: 120
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 295
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 18

Galena fatal accident list:
Jan 14, 2008 01:13 AM, Us-20, Lat: 42.427389, Lon: -90.443111, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 15, 1999 11:13 AM, Irvine Ct, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 21 meters (69ft)
Total average daily traffic: 14,259
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,441
Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic: 14,988

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • 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:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • 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:

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Galena, IL)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Galena)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 2 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Galena)
FAA Registered Aircrafts: 32 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 13
  • Hazardous Condition: 3
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Galena


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