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Living in Galesburg

There were 11 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Galesburg, a city in the United States, had a population of 29,481 in July 2026. In July 2026, 54.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. Foreign-born residents accounted for 4.8% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population28,581people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,232EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent704.1EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.97%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,478offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 119% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Galesburg?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Galesburg.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$801 per month, while the median home value was US$96,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 62.2%, and the vacancy rate was 10.8% in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Galesburg recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1790
Utilities, 85 m² flat€161
Internet, 60 Mbps€57
Mobile plan, 10 GB€54
Transport pass€35

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited56.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Galesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250619234006)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,790 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Galesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250619234006)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB53.98 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Galesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250619234006)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass34.83 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Galesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250619234006)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home160.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Galesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250619234006)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$801/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)10.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,133 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)777.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent704.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes881 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Galesburg a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 43–61%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family49%strong on family, weak on cost · range 40–58%
Retirement47%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 36–58%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,421 of 28,581 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$48,297 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Galesburg is 5.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income48,297 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband66.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription82.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription5.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet11.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,232 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,415 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate4.97 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Galesburg?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,415 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,609of €2,692 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Transport
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,692
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €777
Public transport pass€35 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Galesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250619234006) · 2025-12-31− €35
Utilities, 85 m²€161 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Galesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250619234006) · 2025-12-31− €161
Internet€57 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Galesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250619234006) · 2025-12-31− €57
Mobile plan€54 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Galesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250619234006) · 2025-12-31− €54
Left over€1,609
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Galesburg. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Galesburg. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher86.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools14 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents22.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents11 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,367 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Galesburg when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesGalesburg highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Galesburg highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Galesburg3,478
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,478 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents456.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes130 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time16.62 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work5.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportGBG3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Galesburg. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Galesburg.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -1.11 · Feb 1.5 · Mar 8.89 · Apr 16.28 · May 22.22 · Jun 27.33 · Jul 28.89 · Aug 27.94 · Sep 24.56 · Oct 17.22 · Nov 8.89 · Dec 1.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00113320 (GALESBURG)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -10.11 · Feb -8.17 · Mar -2.17 · Apr 4.39 · May 10.94 · Jun 16.67 · Jul 18.56 · Aug 17.44 · Sep 12.61 · Oct 5.83 · Nov -1.17 · Dec -6.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00113320 (GALESBURG)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -5.61 · Feb -3.33 · Mar 3.33 · Apr 10.33 · May 16.56 · Jun 22 · Jul 23.72 · Aug 22.67 · Sep 18.61 · Oct 11.56 · Nov 3.89 · Dec -2.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 42.93 · Feb 47.5 · Mar 60.71 · Apr 97.28 · May 133.9 · Jun 116.3 · Jul 102.6 · Aug 98.81 · Sep 97.79 · Oct 71.63 · Nov 66.04 · Dec 54.36 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00113320 (GALESBURG)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading156.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation956.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.27 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.38 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-1.4 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Davenport ±0.3 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.9 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,421 is not 3.4% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.4 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,421 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density620.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population28,581 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics29,128 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value96,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes62.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate51.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad4.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage68.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance5.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher19.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available87.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202294,052 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202210 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over11,769 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home5.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans73.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Galesburg

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Monmouth as a Galesburg alternative in the same region

23 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Nearest airport: 18.0 km Monmouth vs 5.0 km Galesburg+260%
  • Foreign residents: 7.5% Monmouth vs 3.4% Galesburg+122%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,738 Monmouth vs 3,478 Galesburg−50%
  • Unemployment: 3.6% Monmouth vs 5.0% Galesburg−28%
  • Residents: 8,599 Monmouth vs 28,581 Galesburg−70%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,159 Monmouth vs €2,232 Galesburg−3%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,415 Monmouth vs €3,415 Galesburgsame level
Full comparisonMore about Monmouth

Draper as a Galesburg alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1808 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Nearest airport: 31.0 km Draper vs 5.0 km Galesburg+520%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,154 Draper vs €2,232 Galesburg+86%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,273 Draper vs 3,478 Galesburg−63%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Draper vs 5.0% Galesburg−52%
  • Foreign residents: 6.0% Draper vs 3.4% Galesburg+78%
  • Residents: 50,652 Draper vs 28,581 Galesburg+77%
Full comparisonMore about Draper

Cities near Galesburg

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Galesburg, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Burbank28,578 residentsMadison28,575 residentsForest Hills28,573 residentsLake in the Hills28,590 residentsParkersburg28,593 residentsSaugus28,619 residents

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Galesburg in rankings

#17 of 30 in US cities with the lowest median gross rent #17 of 30 in US cities with the lowest median home values

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Galesburg?

The median gross salary is 3,415 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Galesburg?

The unemployment rate is 4.97 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Galesburg?

Police recorded 3,478 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Galesburg?

The published population is 28,581 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Galesburg?

1,421 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How much is public transport in Galesburg?

A monthly transport pass is 34.83 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Numbeo - Cost of Living in Galesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250619234006).

Is Galesburg a good place to live?

Galesburg may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Galesburg?

Monmouth is near Galesburg. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00113320 (GALESBURG) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  12. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  13. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Galesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250619234006) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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