Gillespie Community Unit School District 7, IL
Living in Gillespie CUSD 7
Bikeability7
Walkability4
Commute44
Public Transit8
Affordability96
Public Safety81
Airports30
Hospitals58
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.7kPopulation-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
$45kMedian 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
$81kMedian Home Value+$4k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$504Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
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
Zion Lutheran School
10 miles, E
Zion Lutheran School
10 miles, S
St Peters Lutheran School
14 miles, SW
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
20 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Gillespie Community Unit School District 7, IL
Blackburn College
10 miles, N
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
26 miles, S
Greenville University
28 miles, SE
Principia College
31 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gillespie Community Unit School District 7, IL
Community Hospital of Staunton
9 miles, S
St Francis Hospital
10 miles, E
Carlinville Area Hospital
11 miles, N
Hillsboro Area Hospital
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Gillespie Community Unit School District 7, IL
St Louis Lambert International Airport
40 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
42 miles, S
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
49 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
91 miles, NW