Granite City, IL

Living in Granite City

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 18
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 46
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 18
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Colleges 67
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Schools 1
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Residents

29k Population -1.9k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black10%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate38%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office23%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$84k Median Home Value +$100 (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$533 Median Monthly Rent +$76 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Granite City

United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Madison County34

Property Crime in Granite City

United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Madison County38

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 2 4
Feb 35 2 4
Mar 45 3 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 34 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Granite City

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding43
Tornado21
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Granite City, IL

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Anderson Hospital
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Airports

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