At a Glance
Violent Crime
2,669/100K
2,828/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
71.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Gillis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gillis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gillis a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Gillis reports 2,669 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 602% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,828/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Gillis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
71.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gillis has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population763
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density457/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,347
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$18,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$179,363
Housing Units426
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent2,669/100K
Property2,828/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,761/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain69.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation25 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+71.2%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Gillis was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 460 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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