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Galion.
About
Life in Galion
Galion is a community of 10,358 people in Ohio. The median household income is $52,176, median rent runs about $803 per month, and median home values are around $112,700. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.
Galion at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Foreign-Born
0.7%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.7% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Galion: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Galion, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (43.8%), and 0.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
20.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.8%
of households
Married Couples
43.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Galion
In Galion, rent runs 22% below the OH average, and home values are 48% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,309
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1956
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $173,896 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Galion
Unemployment in Crawford County, which includes Galion, is 0.7 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Galion: Crawford County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Crawford County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Galion Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.5 min avg
How Galion residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Galion, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 51 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 106 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 38% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Galion runs 38% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
204.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
671.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Galion Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
35.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Crawford County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Crawford County, which includes Galion, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 6 | Tornado | $1.3M |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $307,500 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | $171,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $240,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $38,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Crawford County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Knox County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 30 miles from Galion) is typically good — 209 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
209
per year
Moderate Days
34
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Knox County, OH (30 mi away)
Climate82°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Galion has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.1"
Annual Snowfall
25.9"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
130
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
137
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 3.16" |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.23" |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.83" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.18" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.53" |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.83" |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.46" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.74" |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.49" |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.10" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 3.24" |
| Dec | 39°F | 25°F | 3.26" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Galion
Galion has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Galion Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Avita Ontario
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Ontario
Bucyrus Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 11.6 mi away · Bucyrus
Ohiohealth Shelby Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 12.1 mi away · Shelby
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Galion
Galion's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Galion (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 1,273 students · in-state tuition $4,864 · 30% graduate · median earnings $44,213 (10 yrs after entry)
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
11.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 736 students · in-state tuition $9,772 · 18% graduate · median earnings $67,080 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, 63 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Galion
Galion has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (63 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
63 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
73 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
74 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
87 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
96 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
98 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Galion
Galion Public Library Association
123 N. Market St., Galion
Cities Near Galion
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Galion FAQ
Is Galion, Ohio affordable?⌄
Galion's median rent is $803/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,176/year. Median home value is $112,700.
Is Galion, Ohio safe?⌄
Galion's violent crime rate was 205 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 672 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Galion, Ohio?⌄
Crawford County, which includes Galion, has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Galion, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Galion is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $803/month and median household income is $52,176/year. The median home value is $112,700. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Galion, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Galion is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from