Gillespie Township, IL

Living in Gillespie Township

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 5
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 64
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Schools 18
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Residents

3.7k Population -238 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age -8 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate43%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income -$619 (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office21%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$92k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$510 Median Monthly Rent +$123 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
LP gas7%
Utility gas68%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gillespie Township

United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Macoupin County19

Property Crime in Gillespie Township

United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Macoupin County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 2 5
Feb 33 2 4
Mar 43 3 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 75 3 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 32 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gillespie Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding31
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gillespie Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gillespie Township, IL

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Zion Lutheran School
10 miles, SE
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Zion Lutheran School
12 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Gillespie Township, IL

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Blackburn College
11 miles, N
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Principia College
29 miles, SW
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Greenville University
30 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gillespie Township, IL

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St Francis Hospital
13 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Gillespie Township, IL

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