The Town FilesGalion, Ohio
City in Crawford County · population 10,453 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $112,700
- Household income
- $52,176
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 42.9
Galion is a city of 10,453 people in Crawford County, Ohio. The median home is worth $112,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 79% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 76% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 71% of Ohio towns.
How Galion ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Galion is worth $112,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $52,176, which is more affordable than 79% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $803 a month. 58.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Galion | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $803 | $914 |
| Median household income | $52,176 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 58.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Galion
| People | Galion | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Galion
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 17.6°F. About 43.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Galion since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 14, 2019 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 29, 2012.
Severe weather in Crawford County since 1996
Crawford County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Crawford County
Crawford County had 12,735 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,171 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Galion itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Galion
6 public schools with 2,573 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northmor Elementary School | PK-6 | 571 | 19.0 |
| Northmor High School | 7-12 | 446 | 12.4 |
| Primary Elementary School | PK-2 | 441 | 17.6 |
| Galion High School | 9-12 | 403 | 19.2 |
| Intermediate Elementary School | 3-5 | 358 | 16.3 |
| Galion Middle School | 6-8 | 354 | 14.2 |
Towns near Galion
- Crestline, OH3.6 mi · 4,525 people · home $104,600
- Ontario, OH9.0 mi · 6,656 people · home $174,500
- Bucyrus, OH11.0 mi · 11,684 people · home $128,600
- Lexington, OH11.4 mi · 4,848 people · home $192,300
- Shelby, OH12.0 mi · 9,282 people · home $122,200
- Mount Gilead, OH13.0 mi · 3,503 people · home $174,300
- Mansfield, OH13.3 mi · 47,534 people · home $119,600
- Marion, OH20.4 mi · 35,999 people · home $119,500
Galion questions
Is Galion, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Galion scores better for retirees than 53% of Ohio towns and quieter than 29%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Galion?
The median owner-occupied home in Galion is valued at $112,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,176, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $803 a month.
What is the weather like in Galion?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 17.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.0 inches of precipitation a year and 25.9 inches of snow.
Does Galion get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Galion since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 14, 2019. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)