What are the schools like in Galesville, WI?

Galesville is served primarily by Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

What is the median household income in Galesville?

The median household income in Galesville, WI is $66,774 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.

What is the weather like in Galesville, WI?

Galesville has an average high temperature of 25.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.6 inches.

Galesville, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Galesville, WI affordable or expensive?

Galesville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Galesville is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $194,600 and the median rent is $920 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Galesville, WI?

Galesville has a violent crime rate of 27.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 134.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Galesville, WI a Good Place to Live?

Galesville is a small town of 1,582 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $66,774 and a 0.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Galesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Galesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Galesville 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: 93.8

Galesville's overall cost of living index is 93.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Galesville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Galesville, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$194,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$920	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,774	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Galesville's violent crime rate is 27.0 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.0 /100k

Property Crime

134.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Galesville is served primarily by Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Galesville, WI	National Avg
School District	Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Galesville sees average highs of 25.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 35.6 inches of annual precipitation and 38.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Galesville, WI
Average High — January	25.4°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	35.6"
Annual Snowfall	38.6"

Demographics

Metric	Galesville, WI	National Avg
Population	1,582	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	25.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Trempealeau, WI 7 mi Ettrick, WI 7 mi Holmen, WI 9 mi Pickwick, MN 10 mi Dodge, WI 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Galesville

Galesville, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54630

Galesville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Galesville, WI affordable or expensive?

Galesville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Galesville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $194,600 and median rent is $920/month.

What is the crime rate in Galesville, WI?

Galesville's violent crime rate is 27.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 134.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Galesville?

Public schools in Galesville are operated by Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Galesville, WI a good place to live?

Galesville, WI has a population of 1,582, a median household income of $66,774, and an unemployment rate of 0.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Galesville?

Galesville averages 25.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.6 inches with about 38.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Galesville?

Galesville, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54630.

What is the population of Galesville?

The population of Galesville, Wisconsin is 1,582 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Galesville?

Key numbers for living in Galesville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $194,600, median household income $66,774, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Galesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.