Grand Tower, IL
Living in Grand Tower
Bikeability
6
Walkability
24
Commute
18
Public Transit
7
Affordability
100
Public Safety
79
Airports
17
Hospitals
39
Colleges
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
15
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
565
Population
-62 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
5%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
54%
Family Households
-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate35%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
81%
Above Poverty
+12% (2010–19)
37 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
+25% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K<1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$37k
Median Home Value
+$3.6k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$363
Median Monthly Rent
+$74 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K74%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K2%
$200K to $249K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
LP gas1%
Utility gas56%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Grand Tower
United States45
Illinois50
Carbondale Metro Area25
Jackson County46
Property Crime in Grand Tower
United States48
Illinois43
Carbondale Metro Area33
Jackson County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Grand Tower
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding77
Tornado46
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Grand Tower, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Grand Tower, IL
Christ Lutheran School
6 miles, N
United in Christ Lutheran School
6 miles, W
St Andrew Catholic School
13 miles, NE
Trinity Christian School
16 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Grand Tower, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
17 miles, E
Southeast Missouri State University
23 miles, S
McKendree University
69 miles, N
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
78 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Grand Tower, IL
St Joseph Memorial Hospital
13 miles, NE
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
17 miles, E
Choate Mental Health & Development Ctr
18 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Grand Tower, IL
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
29 miles, S
Barkley Regional Airport
57 miles, SE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
65 miles, N
St Louis Lambert International Airport
90 miles, NW