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Griggsville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Pike County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,272 Population 1,146/sq mi density
$37,457 Median Income $22,649 per capita
$84,400 Home Value $117,300 Zillow
$556 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$37,457 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $556/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Griggsville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,457
50% below
$22,649 per capita
Home Value
$84,400
70% below
Zillow: $117,300
Median Rent
$556/mo
52% below
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
866/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Griggsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
30%
Rent
48%
Poverty
195%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Griggsville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Griggsville residents earn a median household income of $37,457 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,649. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Griggsville is $84,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,300. Median rent is $556/month, with 29.7% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Griggsville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 866/100K.

Education

6.4% of adults in Griggsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Griggsville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,272
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,146/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,457
Per Capita$22,649
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$825M
Avg Weekly Wage$906

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent$556
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$117,300
Housing Units583
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property866/100K

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,047/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation693 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Griggsville was founded in 1833.
The median home in Griggsville was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.