Gilson, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Knox County County

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

149 Population 452/sq mi density

$66,719 Median Income $28,260 per capita

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

400 Violent Crime/100K 3,282 property/100K

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$66,719 median income, 0.0% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Gilson (7)

Bishop Hill Park

State Park

7 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Delabar State Park

State Park

82 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Edward R. Madigan State Park

State Park

970 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Jubliee College State Park

State Park

48 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Lincolns New Salem State Park

State Park

560 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Siloam Springs State Park

State Park

5,491 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Wildcat Den State Park

State Park

432 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0