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Galena
  • Suburb in Indiana
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Suburb
Louisville

Galena

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Floyd County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Indiana
  • 2 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      C+
    Galena is a suburb of Louisville with a population of 1,256. Galena is in Floyd County. Living in Galena offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Galena and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Galena are highly rated.
    About Galena...
    Population
    1,256
    Suburb of
    Louisville
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $217,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,139
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      1%
    • Own
      99%
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    Galena Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      6%
    • 45-54 years
      19%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      42%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      0%
      11%
    More About Galena Residents

    Working in Galena

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $87,083
    National
    $69,021
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