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Galva, IA

Galva, IA.

Population: 632 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$207,790
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+3.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$207,790
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
35.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Ida Grove Municipal Airport (IDG) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-28 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Median annual property tax
$1,079
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
41.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,202
Average weekly wage
$1,149
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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