Gillespie Community Unit School District 7, IL

Living in Gillespie CUSD 7

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 4
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 62
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Schools 19
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Residents

7.7k Population -281 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age
12% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
69% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate44%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$2.9k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office23%
Service19%

Commute

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

Housing

$81k Median Home Value +$4k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$504 Median Monthly Rent +$83 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
LP gas11%
Utility gas68%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gillespie CUSD 7

United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Macoupin County19

Property Crime in Gillespie CUSD 7

United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Macoupin County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%

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 CUSD 7

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding37
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gillespie Community Unit School District 7, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gillespie Community Unit School District 7, IL

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Zion Lutheran School
10 miles, E
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Zion Lutheran School
10 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Gillespie Community Unit School District 7, IL

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Blackburn College
10 miles, N
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Greenville University
28 miles, SE
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Principia College
31 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gillespie Community Unit School District 7, IL

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St Francis Hospital
10 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Gillespie Community Unit School District 7, IL

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