Galesburg, Michigan
Galesburg is a city of 2,023 people in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, founded in 1835.
Why visit Galesburg
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include The Acres, Galesburg Speedway and Ike Payne Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Galesburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Galesburg
Galesburg is a city in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,049 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Galesburg, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
The Acres
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
United States historic place
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes4
Gull Lake Distilling Co.
Brewery and winery
92 East Michigan Avenue, Galesburg
Gas and EV charging3
History
Galesburg was established in 1835 originally with the name Morton. It was platted in 1837 when it was given its current name and incorporated as a village in 1861 and as a city in 1931. Galesburg is named for George L. Gale, an early settler.
From the History section of Galesburg, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Map of Galesburg
28 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gull Lake Biological Stn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kalamazoo County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Kalamazoo 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Battle Creek 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Portage 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Brownlee Park 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Bellevue 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Colon 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Centreville 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Bronson 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Coldwater 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Sturgis 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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