Gillespie, IL

Living in Gillespie

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 6
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Commute 64
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 64
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Schools 20
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Residents

3.1k Population +201 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate42%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone32%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$848 (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office24%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$1.7k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$475 Median Monthly Rent +$72 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier38%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
Utility gas78%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gillespie

United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Macoupin County19

Property Crime in Gillespie

United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Macoupin County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%

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

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding32
Tornado21
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gillespie, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gillespie, IL

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Zion Lutheran School
10 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Gillespie, IL

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Blackburn College
12 miles, N
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Greenville University
27 miles, SE
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Principia College
31 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gillespie, IL

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St Francis Hospital
10 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Gillespie, IL

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