[5][6] Galena is part of the Branson, Missouri Micropolitan Statistical Area.

[9][10] Roscoe Jackson was the last person to be publicly executed in the United States, which took place in Galena, in 1937.

[12] The James River flows past the east side of the town and enters the northernmost arm of Table Rock Lake to the south.

[13] The historic Y-Bridge over the James River is located just east of the town.

There were 239 housing units at an average density of 318.7 per square mile (123.1/km2).

28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 215 housing units at an average density of 314.5 per square mile (121.4/km2).

23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.