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Galatia, IL


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Galatia, Illinois

Galatia, Illinois, in Saline county, is 58 miles W of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 105 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 1,013 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Galatia

In Galatia, about 52% of adults are married. In Galatia, more so than in most villages, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the village. There are a lot of senior citizens in Galatia.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Galatia had a median family income of $30,833. Lots of residents of Galatia prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Galatia Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Galatia that were owner-occupied was 78%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, Galatia has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Galatia, 88% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the village, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

Galatia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Galatia Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Galatia Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Galatia, IL

Comparing Galatia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Racial Diversity22
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
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