Illinois, Galatia quadrangle : topography, 1908
Galatia’s story
189 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1908.
- 1837Galatia is settled
GalatiaIL
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
785
2025 Census estimate · −4.6% since 2020
Typical home
$128K
+6.1% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
37.6
years
Jobs based here
171
A commuter town
Is Galatia a good place to live?
14% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Galatia, below both Illinois’ towns (29%) and U.S. towns (29%). Among 769 Illinois towns, just 7 have a higher January low than Galatia. Galatia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Galatia stand out
Where Galatia beats most towns.
Small town
785 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Galatia: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Galatia, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGalatia water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Galatia’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSaline County ClerkSaline County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP code6293562935 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Galatia.
Housing
Homes in Galatia are worth about $128K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Galatia home is worth about $128,000, up 6.1% in a year, 57% below the Illinois typical home. Galatia’s median rent is $912 a month, below both the Illinois town median ($1,129 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
$128KZillow home value
| Galatia | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $912 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Galatia$128K
Illinois$296K
+6.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Galatia’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Galatia for work: only 3% work in town. The median household income in Galatia is $48,000. Since 2013, Galatia has added 30 jobs, to 171 in 2023.
3%work in town
| Galatia | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Galatia3%
Harrisburg16%
Marion7%
Carbondale4%
Eldorado4%
22 mi
median commute distance
171
jobs based in Galatia
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Galatia, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Galatia has four seasons and pleasant summers
Galatia has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Galatia’s July high is 88°F.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–44°
Spring46–67°
Summer66–87°
Fall46–69°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 7
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Galatia is
Galatia beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 15% of Galatia adults report frequent physical distress.
| Galatia | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
3 better19 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Galatia | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.4% | 6.3% |
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations
9.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Galatia has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
1.2 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,268 acres
1.2 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Galatia Community Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Galatia
17pages on Galatia
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Galatia
About 10 of every 100 Galatia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Galatia for work
Where Galatia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
171jobs based in Galatia
3%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Galatia
Village in Illinois, United States
Galatia is a village in Saline County, Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2020 census the village population was 827.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 417 ft
- ZIP code
- 62935
Questions about Galatia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Galatia, IL a good place to live?
Galatia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.