Gardner, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,319 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$183,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$628 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$890 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grundy County
1
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grundy County
2
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 23
Feb 2 6 26
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 40
Dec 2 6 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, IL State Senate District 53, IL State House District 106, IL
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Schools

Gardner Elem School
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Gardner-South Wilmington Twp HS
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
South Wilmington Grade School
2 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Braceville Elem School
3 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Joliet Junior College
22 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Olivet Nazarene University
23 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Paul Mitchell the School-Bradley
24 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Riverside Medical Center
23 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Presence St Marys Hospital
23 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center
25 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Chicago Midway International Airport
50 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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