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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.

Total
Sold

Median
Price

Average
Price

Knoxville, IL13$69,000$85,077
home sale data for other nearby cities
Abingdon, IL11$50,000$61,955
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
Hanna City, IL6$114,500$98,083
Henderson, IL3$129,000$112,000
Henderson Grove, IL56$69,250$83,819
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
Wethersfield, IL1$50,000$50,000
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 Population2,953
Population Density1,272 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population1,567
Male Population1,386
Population Change since 1990↓ 9% Decrease
Population Change since 2000↓ 7% Decrease

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeCarl Sandburg College
Distance5 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeKnox College
Distance5 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households1,228
Family Households848
Average Family Size2.79
Average Household Income$54,220
Median Household Income$48,342
Income Change since 1990↑ 483320% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 9% 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 Risk0.09
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 Index80% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate6.50%
Nearest AirportGreater Peoria Regional
Distance35 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamPeoria Chiefs (a)
Distance39 miles
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Grades: 9 - 12

Knoxville Junior High School701 E Mill St
Knoxville Senior High School600 E Main St

Grades: K - 6

Mable Woolsey Elementary School106 Pleasant Ave
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ART AND MUSEUMS

Knox County Museum33 N Public Sq

BANKS

First Mid-illinois Bank & Trst331 E Main St
First Midwest Bank1413 Knox Highway 9

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Knoxville Fire Dept137 N Public Sq
Knoxville Police Dept33 N Public Sq

GOLF

Laurel Greens Golfers Club1133 E Us Highway 150

LIBRARIES - PUBLIC

Knoxville Public Library200 E Main St

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Community Bible Chr-knoxville1369 Knox Highway 8
First Christian Church201 S Broad St
First United Presbyterian Chr105 W Main St
Grace Lutheran Church108 S Timber St
Knoxville United Methodist Chr303 S Broad St
Knoxville United Methodist Chr305 S Broad St

POST OFFICES

Us Post Office121 N Public Sq

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