Galesburg is a small town of 83 in Kansas, with a median household income of $55,000
.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Galesburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Galesburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Galesburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.8
Galesburg's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Galesburg costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Galesburg, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$750
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Galesburg's violent crime rate is 349.8 per 100,000 residents
— 8% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
349.8 /100k
Property Crime
3092.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Galesburg is served primarily by Erie-Galesburg.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Galesburg, KS
National Avg
School District
Erie-Galesburg
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Galesburg sees average highs of 42.7°F in January
and 90.1°F in July,
with 44.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.1 inches of snow per year.
Galesburg's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Galesburg roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $750/month.
Galesburg's violent crime rate is 349.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3092.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Galesburg are operated by Erie-Galesburg.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Galesburg, KS has a population of 83, a median household income of $55,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Galesburg averages 42.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.8 inches
with about 10.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Galesburg, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66740.
The population of Galesburg, Kansas is 83 with a median age of 18.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Galesburg: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $55,000, crime index 114 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Galesburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
