At a Glance
Median Income
$66,719
$28,260 per capita
Violent Crime
400/100K
3,282/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Gilson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilson a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gilson residents earn a median household income of $66,719 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,260. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 980 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Gilson reports 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,282/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Gilson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population149
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,719
Per Capita$28,260
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,449M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$132,470
Housing Units60
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent400/100K
Property3,282/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation681 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute30 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilson was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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