Gillespie, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Macoupin County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

3,118 Population 2,107/sq mi density

$76,806 Median Income $37,996 per capita

$89,500 Home Value $109,913 Zillow

$756 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

743 Violent Crime/100K 3,197 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$76,806 median income, 2.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$89,500 home value, $756/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

743 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Gillespie (2)

Dam West Campground

STANDARD

108 sites 4.6/5 (765 reviews) $20–$60/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Day Use Area, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Accessible Swimming, Visitor Center

Dam West Campground is a recreation area situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 mi...

Reserve

DAM WEST DAY USE

STANDARD

2 sites 4.0/5 (11 reviews) $30/night Reservable

Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Water Sports, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Boating, Biking, Visitor Center, Day Use Area

Dam West Day Use Area is situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. ...

Reserve