Galena
City in Cherokee County, Kansas

Galena is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, with 2,761 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 902 ft (275 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Riverton, 3.9 miles W.
- 2,761residents (2020 Census)
- 902 ftelevation · 275 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.9 km²
- 600 / sq mipopulation density
- 66739ZIP code
About Galena
Galena is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,761.
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Living in Galena
- Median household income
- $49,006
- Median home value
- $78,500
- Median rent
- $692/mo
- Median age
- 46.6
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Galena had 2,761 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,761 |
|---|---|
| Density | 600 per sq mi (232 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Galena at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,761 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.60 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0752° N, 94.6355° W |
| ZIP code | 66739 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2025100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Galena
- Riverton3.9 mi W
- Lowell4.1 mi SW
- Grand Falls Plaza, MO6.0 mi SE
- Loma Linda, MO6.5 mi SE
- Baxter Springs6.7 mi SW
- Shoal Creek Drive, MO6.8 mi E
- Cliff Village, MO7.4 mi SE
- Joplin, MO7.4 mi E
- Dennis Acres, MO7.5 mi E
- Redings Mill, MO7.6 mi SE
- Crestline7.6 mi NW
- Leawood, MO8.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Galena
What county is Galena in?
Galena is in Cherokee County, Kansas.
What is the population of Galena, KS?
2,761 people lived in Galena at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Galena, KS?
The ZIP code of Galena is 66739.
What is the elevation of Galena?
902 feet (275 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Galena?
Riverton (3.9 mi), Lowell (4.1 mi), Grand Falls Plaza (6.0 mi), Loma Linda (6.5 mi), Baxter Springs (6.7 mi).
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