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Galesburg, KS

Galesburg, KS.

Population: 236 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Galesburg, KS is $219,300. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$219,300

Median home value

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$219,300
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$794/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$799/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,286/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,297/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.2 : 1
Schools include
Galesburg Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.8 in
Annual snowfall
10.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
234
Days with Moderate air quality
128
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
315

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Scott National Historic Site (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
White Farms Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL PITTSBURG, INC, LABETTE HEALTH, MERCY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL SOUTHEAST KANSAS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
19.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,979
Households with broadband internet
91.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,548
Average weekly wage
$905
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Galesburg, KS?
$219,300.
What is typical rent in Galesburg, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $961/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Galesburg, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Galesburg, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Galesburg, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Galesburg, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Galesburg, KS?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Galesburg, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Galesburg, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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