Galatia Community Unit School District 1, Illinois

Galatia Community Unit School District 1 is a unified school district in Saline County and Hamilton County, Illinois, for grades K–12. About 2,322 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 84.3 sq mi (218 km²) of land.

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Galatia Community Unit School District 1 in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,322 ± 384
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Saline County92% of the district’s landHamilton County7% of the district’s land
Land area
84.3 sq mi (218 km²)
Median household income
$61,071 ± $13,393
Median home value
$109,500 ± $33,054
Water area
1.02 sq mi (2.64 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1716020
Coordinates (central point)
37.839603, -88.634918

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Galatia Community Unit School District 1, largest first

  1. Galatia Township1,163 people
  2. Brushy Township1,024 people
  3. Galatia (village)913 people
  4. Tate Township208 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Thompsonville Community Unit School District 1748.2 mi northwest
  2. Eldorado Community Unit School District 410 mi east
  3. Johnston City Community Unit School District 111 mi west
  4. Harrisburg Community Unit School District 311 mi southeast
  5. Crab Orchard Community Unit School District 312 mi southwest
  6. Hamilton County Community Unit School District 1018 mi north

These share a boundary with Galatia Community Unit School District 1. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Galatia Community Unit School District 1 before you rely on it.

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