City profile
Galesburg, IL
Knox County · Population 29,481
Galesburg is a town in Knox County, IL with about 29,481 residents and a typical home value near $96,000. It is 41 miles from Davenport, IA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
23°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$96,400
Typical monthly housing
$690
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
70
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 57/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Hail, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
146 mi to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 44% Democratic / 54% Republican
Community
Population
29,481
Black population
13.0%
County
Knox County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 29,481 residents
- Typical home value about $96,000
- 41 miles from Davenport, IA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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