Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 80.7. This is about average.
City:
80.7
U.S.:
74.2
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 9.67. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 15.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
9.67
U.S.:
5.56
Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 28.0. This is about average.Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.
City:
28.0
U.S.:
33.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 9.80. This is about average.Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.
City:
9.80
U.S.:
8.46
Tornado activity:
Galien-area historical tornado activity is above Michigan state average. It is 48% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.8 miles away from the Galien village center killed 36 peopleand injured 321 people.
On 4/11/1965, a category F4 tornado 29.5 miles away from the village center killed 31 peopleand injured 252 people.
Earthquake activity:
Galien-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Michigan state average. It is 12% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 243.1 miles away from Galien center On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 218.8 miles away from the city center On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 243.2 miles away from the city center On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 62.6 miles away from the city center On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 141.2 miles away from Galien center On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 283.3 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Berrien County (11) is smaller than the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6 Emergencies Declared: 4
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Galien:
HAMILTON GROVE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; NEW CARLISLE, IN)
MILLER'S MERRY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; NEW CARLISLE, IN)
REHAB INSTITUTE AT TRI-STATE HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 8 miles away; BUCHANAN, MI)
AWS (Hospital, about 9 miles away; SOUTH BEND, IN)
FMC - NEPHROLOGY - BLACKTHORN (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; SOUTH BEND, IN)
JORDANS NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BRIDGMAN, MI)
RIVERIDGE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NILES, MI)
Amtrak stations near Galien:
13 miles: NEW BUFFALO (WHITAKER & RAILROAD TRACKS) . Services: public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
13 miles: NILES (598 DEY ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, call for taxi service.
14 miles: SOUTH BEND (2702 W. WASHINGTON AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
Operable nuclear power plants near Galien:
11 miles: Donald C. Cook 1 and 2 in Bridgman, MI.
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Galien:
Andrews University (about 14 miles; Berrien Springs, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,103)
University of Notre Dame (about 16 miles; Notre Dame, IN; FT enrollment: 12,214)
Indiana University-South Bend (about 18 miles; South Bend, IN; FT enrollment: 5,563)
Lake Michigan College (about 22 miles; Benton Harbor, MI; FT enrollment: 2,341)
Purdue University-North Central Campus (about 26 miles; Westville, IN; FT enrollment: 3,682)
Valparaiso University (about 37 miles; Valparaiso, IN; FT enrollment: 3,542)
Indiana University-Northwest (about 47 miles; Gary, IN; FT enrollment: 4,390)
Library in Galien:
GALIEN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $95,739; Location: 302 NORTH CLEVELAND AVENUE; 34,371 books; 400 audio materials; 934 video materials; 49 print serial subscriptions)
Notable locations in Galien: Galien Station (A), Galien Public Library (B), Galien Township Fire Department (C), Galien Township Hall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Religion statistics for Galien, MI (based on Berrien County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
34,679
141
Catholic
17,231
11
Mainline Protestant
10,538
52
Black Protestant
6,437
21
Other
4,727
20
Orthodox
100
1
None
83,101
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Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
Call Sign: N9HEK, Licensee ID: L01358444, Grant Date: 01/17/2018, Expiration Date: 03/02/2028, Certifier: Lane Wilhelm, Registrant: Paul L Wilhelm, 302 E. St. Second St, Galien, MI 49113
Call Sign: KC8UXR, Licensee ID: L00583611, Grant Date: 07/24/2012, Expiration Date: 10/18/2022, Certifier: Roy G Smith, Registrant: Roy G Smith, 18880 Rickerman, Galien, MI 49113
Call Sign: KD8ANI, Licensee ID: L00938978, Grant Date: 10/17/2014, Expiration Date: 11/10/2024, Certifier: Gregory A Briney, Registrant: Gregory A Briney, 16746 N Cleveland Ave, Galien, MI 49113-9771
Call Sign: KE8ECM, Licensee ID: L02024388, Grant Date: 05/09/2016, Expiration Date: 05/09/2026, Certifier: Tony H Burnside Jr, Registrant: Tony H Burnside Jr, Galien, MI 49113
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$79,920
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$81,770
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$79,960
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$90,230
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$72,820
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$114,860
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$87,910
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$115,860
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$81,700
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003 (Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$72,545
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$80,850
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2002 (Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$140,450
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2001 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$48,790
1
$99,500
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
1
$45,060
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2000 (Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$42,310
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999 (Based on 1 partial tract)