Gillespie, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
3,118 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,806 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$89,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$431 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$566 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Macoupin County
2
St. Louis 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

Macoupin County
3
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 28
Feb 2 4 33
Mar 3 2 43
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 1 44
Dec 3 4 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, IL State Senate District 54, IL State House District 108, IL
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Schools

Gillespie Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Gillespie High School
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Ben-Gil Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Mt Olive Elementary School
6 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Blackburn College
12 miles, N • 1.9 star
Lewis and Clark Community College
24 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Francis Hospital
10 miles, E • 4.1 star
Hillsboro Area Hospital
18 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
50 miles, NE • 1 star
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