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Girard, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Macoupin County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,740 Population 1,871/sq mi density
$40,250 Median Income $23,450 per capita
$96,300 Home Value $152,828 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
291 Violent Crime/100K 1,308 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$40,250 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Girard, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,250
46% below
$23,450 per capita
Home Value
$96,300
66% below
Zillow: $152,828
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
291/100K
24% below
1,308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
31.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Girard Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Girard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
34%
Rent
67%
Poverty
255%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
76%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Girard a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Girard residents earn a median household income of $40,250 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,450. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Girard is $96,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,828. Median rent is $775/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Girard reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,308/100K.

Education

8.3% of adults in Girard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Girard has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,740
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,871/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,250
Per Capita$23,450
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty31.6%
County GDP$1,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,300
Rent$775
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$152,828
Housing Units759
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent291/100K
Property1,308/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation671 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Girard was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.