Gillespie Township, IL
Living in Gillespie Township
Bikeability11
Walkability5
Commute55
Public Transit12
Affordability94
Public Safety79
Airports31
Hospitals57
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.7kPopulation-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
$42kMedian 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
$92kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$510Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gillespie Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gillespie Township, IL
Zion Lutheran School
10 miles, SE
Zion Lutheran School
12 miles, E
St Peters Lutheran School
12 miles, S
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
18 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Gillespie Township, IL
Blackburn College
11 miles, N
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
25 miles, S
Principia College
29 miles, SW
Greenville University
30 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gillespie Township, IL
Community Hospital of Staunton
9 miles, SE
Carlinville Area Hospital
11 miles, N
St Francis Hospital
13 miles, E
Alton Mental Health Center
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Gillespie Township, IL
St Louis Lambert International Airport
38 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
41 miles, S
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
50 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
90 miles, NW