The Town FilesGalena, Indiana
Community in Floyd County · population 1,726 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $281,200
- Household income
- $127,738
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 46.3
Galena is a community of 1,726 people in Floyd County, Indiana. The median home is worth $281,200, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for families than 96% of Indiana towns, more upscale than 94% of Indiana towns, better for young professionals than 76% of Indiana towns.
How Galena ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Galena is worth $281,200, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $127,738, which is more affordable than 68% of Indiana towns. 98.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Galena | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $281,200 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | — | $888 |
| Median household income | $127,738 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 98.9% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Galena
| People | Galena | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.3% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.8% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Galena
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 25.9°F. About 48.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.5 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Galena since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 8.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 80 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 7, 2006.
Severe weather in Floyd County since 1996
Floyd County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4882: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Floyd County
Floyd County had 32,405 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,503 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Galena itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Galena
1 public school with 1,823 students, about 21.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd Central High School | 9-12 | 1,823 | 21.7 |
Towns near Galena
- Greenville, IN2.6 mi · 1,365 people · home $318,900
- Georgetown, IN4.3 mi · 3,805 people · home $302,300
- New Albany, IN6.9 mi · 37,841 people · home $180,500
- Borden, IN7.9 mi · 786 people · home $174,500
- Lanesville, IN8.5 mi · 935 people · home $220,600
- New Salisbury, IN9.3 mi · 550 people · home $179,200
- Sellersburg, IN9.3 mi · 9,310 people · home $231,500
- Clarksville, IN9.5 mi · 22,333 people · home $179,700
Galena questions
Is Galena, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Galena scores better for retirees than 69% of Indiana towns and quieter than 58%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.3).
How much does a house cost in Galena?
The median owner-occupied home in Galena is valued at $281,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $127,738, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Galena?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 25.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.0 inches of precipitation a year and 8.5 inches of snow.
Does Galena get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Galena since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)