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Welcome to Galesburg, Illinois

The city of Galesburg is located just off Interstate 74 in the great plains of Knox County in West Central Illinois. A historic city with charming Victorian homes, an array of shopping opportunities, fabulous antiques, arts and exciting annual events located throughout the city for the population of almost 35,000.

Galesburg is a city with one of the largest railroad yards in the country. The area’s largest employer is BNSF followed by the healthcare industry with OSF St. Mary Medical Center and Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

Educational opportunities are important and the Galesburg Public School and its surrounding cities offer excellent schools. Home to two colleges located directly in Galesburg -- Carl Sandburg College and Knox College.

Galesburg offers an unbelievable selection of housing options, from the newest, modern homes to strikingly gorgeous historic houses. Newcomers are always welcome to the community.

Shoppers will take pleasure in the boutiques of the historic Seminary Street to the shops of Sandburg Mall. Residents and guests enjoy the annual festivals that include the Chocolate Festival, Sandburg Days Festival, Taste of Galesburg and the Knox County Fair to the holiday festivals with Scarecrow Festival, the Holiday Open House and Parade, and many more!
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Previous quarter's home sale average by city. Click city to view homes for sale.

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Abingdon, IL11$50,000$61,955
home sale data for other nearby cities
Altona, IL2$39,750$39,750
Brimfield, IL5$128,000$124,100
Dahinda, IL9$300,000$286,444
E Galesburg, IL1$128,000$128,000
East Galesburg, IL1$128,000$128,000
Elmwood, IL5$68,000$79,500
Farmington, IL2$83,500$83,500
Galesburg, IL56$69,250$83,819
Galva, IL6$132,250$123,750
Gilson, IL2$116,500$116,500
Glasford, IL5$110,000$112,800
Hanna City, IL6$114,500$98,083
Henderson, IL3$129,000$112,000
Henderson Grove, IL56$69,250$83,819
Knoxville, IL13$69,000$85,077
London Mills, IL1$25,000$25,000
Maquon, IL2$82,000$82,000
Oneida, IL2$72,250$72,250
Princeville, IL5$140,000$119,000
Saint Augustine, IL3$512,000$512,000
Victoria, IL1$33,000$33,000
Wataga, IL2$80,750$80,750
Williamsfield, IL2$185,335$185,335
Woodhull, IL6$120,000$119,417
Yates City, IL3$50,000$62,667
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Population

Total Population3,267
Population Density2,243 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population1,694
Male Population1,573
Population Change since 1990↓ 12% Decrease
Population Change since 2000↓ 9% Decrease

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeCarl Sandburg College
Distance10 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeKnox College
Distance10 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households1,404
Family Households923
Average Family Size2.88
Average Household Income$42,698
Median Household Income$36,299
Income Change since 1990↑ 3629800% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 1% Increase

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk0.26
Crime Risk (County)0.41
Personal Crime Risk (County)0.82
Murder Crime Risk (County)0.34
Rape Crime Risk (County)0.21
Robbery Crime Risk (County)0.30
Assault Crime Risk (County)0.87
Property Crime Risk (County)1.06
Burglary Crime Risk (County)1.23
Larceny Crime Risk (County)0.20
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.49

Climate

Average July High Temperature84.5 °F
Average January Low Temperature13.5 °F
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches
Air Pollution Index76% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate6.50%
Nearest AirportGreater Peoria Regional
Distance38 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamBurlington Bees (a)
Distance39 miles
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Grades: 7 - 8

Abingdon Middle School600 W Martin St

Grades: 9 - 12

Abingdon High School600 W Martin St

Grades: Other

Hedding Grade School401 W Latimer St
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AIR TRAVEL

Wolford's Airport-il01Knox Rd 550 N

BANKS

Abingdon Banking Ctr805 N Monroe St
Tompkins State Bank204 N Monroe St

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Abingdon Ambulance Svc105 N Main St
Abingdon Fire DeptMeek St

LIBRARIES - PUBLIC

John Mosser Public Library106 W Meek St

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Christian Church409 S Main St
Church Of Christ209 N Main St
First Assembly Of God Church835 W Martin St
First Congregational Chr Ucc207 N Washington St
Sacred Heart Catholic Church506 N Main St
United Methodist Church401 N Washington St
United Pentecostal Church516 S Commercial Dr

POST OFFICES

Us Post Office123 W Meek St

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