Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Gillespie is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,118. Residents earn $76,806 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Gillespie receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Gillespie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gillespie is $76,806, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Gillespie is $89,500, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Gillespie is below the national average at 217 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,705 per 100,000, near the national average.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
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. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 16.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,806 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,996 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $898 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,326 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 887 |
| County GDP | $1,525M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 78 |
| Retail | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,826 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.27% |
| Commute Time | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Census Median | $89,500 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $109,913 |
| Median List Price | $189,500 |
| Median List Price | $189,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $69 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 87.7% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $756 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,826 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.27% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,298/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Total Violent | 217.0/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 31.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 186.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,704.9/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 248.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,425.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 31.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.0 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1254°N, 89.8173°W |
| County FIPS | 17117 |
Winner: Republican by 39.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,107/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |