Galax SnackAbility
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Crime in Galax summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Galax. Key points include:
There were 328 total crimes in Galax in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Galax is 4,844.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Galax is 310.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Galax is 4,534.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Galax is 128.62% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Galax Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Galax / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 328 | 4,844.9 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 21 | 310.2 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 14.8 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 221.6 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 307 | 4,534.7 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 34 | 502.2 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 258 | 3,810.9 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 221.6 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Galax summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Galax. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Galax is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Galax is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Galax is $182,062.
The median income in Galax is $38,675.
Galax's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Galax Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Galax | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Galax, VA Weather
The average high in Galax is 63.2° and the average low is 41.7°.
There are 92.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.2 inches of precipitation each year with 19.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Galax |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 92.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 19.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Galax, VA Photos
4 Reviews & Comments About Galax
I live in galax and it truly is bad but so gucci at the same time never know when u walking down the street and u just *boom* get shot for breathing the wrong way
I live in Galax.. yes it's quiet, but there isn't a lot of crime, and there are several entrances to the New River Trail and it's WAY better than Richmond ever will be.
i live in galax lmao we gotta lot of weed here
I too have lived in Galax.I feel that it is one of the worst places in va.I don't see it as being number one.Its not a place for young people but a great place for the old.It needs more things for the young people to do.
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Galax Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Galax
The current population in Galax is 6,726. The population has decreased 3.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,726 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 6,698 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 6,687 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 6,681 | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 6,402 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 6,517 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 6,638 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 6,788 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 6,858 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 6,876 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 6,981 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 6,977 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 6,942 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 6,959 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 6,936 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Galax
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Galax is:
76.8% White with 5,165 White residents.
4.9% African American with 331 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 19 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 24 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 224 Two Or More residents.
14.1% Hispanic with 950 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Galax | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.8% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.9% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.1% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Galax
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Galax is 55.7% female with 3,746 female residents.
Galax is 44.3% male with 2,980 male residents.
| Gender | Galax | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Galax for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Galax completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Galax completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Galax completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Galax completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Galax completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Galax completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Galax completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Galax completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Galax completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Galax | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Galax, Virginia
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10.0% of households in Galax earn Less than $10,000.
8.0% of households in Galax earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.5% of households in Galax earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.7% of households in Galax earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.5% of households in Galax earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.6% of households in Galax earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.3% of households in Galax earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.8% of households in Galax earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.0% of households in Galax earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.6% of households in Galax earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Galax | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.0% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.5% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.7% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.5% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.6% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.3% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.8% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.6% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
