Gillespie, IL
Living in Gillespie
Bikeability6
Walkability6
Commute64
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety73
Airports30
Hospitals62
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.1kPopulation+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
$42kMedian 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
$83kMedian Home Value+$1.7k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$475Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gillespie, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gillespie, IL
Zion Lutheran School
8 miles, S
Zion Lutheran School
10 miles, NE
St Peters Lutheran School
13 miles, SW
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
19 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Gillespie, IL
Blackburn College
12 miles, N
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
25 miles, SW
Greenville University
27 miles, SE
Principia College
31 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gillespie, IL
Community Hospital of Staunton
8 miles, S
St Francis Hospital
10 miles, E
Carlinville Area Hospital
13 miles, N
Hillsboro Area Hospital
18 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Gillespie, IL
St Louis Lambert International Airport
39 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
40 miles, S
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
50 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
93 miles, NW