About Galva
Set in the western part of Illinois, Galva is a small town counting 2,396 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Galva is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 859 residents per square mile.
📰 Galva News Today
- Obituary for Daniel Joseph Wood Rux Funeral Homes · Jul 24
- Galva Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Another CO2 Deep Injection Well Application Made in HOI Group Area Sierra Club · Apr 14
- Obituary information for John Coon - Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home · Mar 18
- Galva citizens pressure city council to find way to pause carbon-capture project ourquadcities.com · Jun 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Galva Unique
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Galva
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Galva
- Galva Elem School
- Galva Jr-Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,396
Rank in state#449 of 1,294
Land area2.79 sq mi
Density859/sq mi
Coordinates41.1690, -90.0374