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East Gillespie, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

East Gillespie is a small town in Illinois with a population of 325. Residents earn $64,167 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
325 Population 1,016/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $37,560 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,167
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.6%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.6%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How East Gillespie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population325
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density1,016/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$37,560
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,525M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units144
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Uninsured8.5%
Smoking17.5%
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation662 ft (202 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband73.9%
Libraries9

Is East Gillespie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Gillespie receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. East Gillespie stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Gillespie is $64,167, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Gillespie is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

East Gillespie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 16.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

East Gillespie has a population of 325 with a density of 1,016 people per square mile. The median age is 56.9 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.3%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

325
Total Population
1,016
People / sq mi
56.9yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

East Gillespie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Gillespie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Gillespie is $64,167, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: East Gillespie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,167
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,560
Avg Weekly Wage$898
IRS Avg AGI$67,326

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)887
County GDP$1,525M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare78
Retail116
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,826
9% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in East Gillespie is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden17.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.6%
Housing Units144
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,826
9% above US avg
Effective Rate3.06%
In East Gillespie, 37.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.5% of residents lack health insurance. 17.5% are current smokers. 24.8% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Gillespie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.6%
17% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.8%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.5%
25% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep36.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Uninsured8.5%
1% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits57.5%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access78.1%
Healthcare Facilities78
East Gillespie has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.0 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.0 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall16.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation662 ft (202 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,016/sq mi
Coordinates39.1378°N, 89.8127°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17117
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.2-point margin. 73.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 29.5%

Winner: Republican by 39.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.6%
30% below US avg
High School+95.3%
Graduate Degree+10.8%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,016/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.9%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities78
Restaurants88
Retail Stores116

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

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