Gillespie, Illinois

Population 3,308

Gillespie is located in Macoupin County, IL. The population is 3,308, making Gillespie the 3rd largest city in Macoupin County.

There are 3 public schools in Gillespie with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Gillespie is high , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Gillespie is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Gillespie property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Gillespie include East Gillespie, Mount Clare and Eagarville.

Gillespie Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 8.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 75%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.2%

Crime Rate

35.89% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 129
  • Violent Crimes: 743
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 614
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Gillespie
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

27 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 27

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Gillespie, IL and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Gillespie's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Gillespie, IL issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Gillespie, IL issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $580
  • 1 Bedroom: $590
  • 2 Bedrooms: $770
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,030
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,170

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Environmental Hazards

27 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Gillespie, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Gillespie, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Gillespie, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.6°
  • February 33.75°
  • March 46.5°
  • April 56.57°
  • May 65.85°
  • June 77.74°
  • July 79.3°
  • August 76.74°
  • September 68.07°
  • October 56.77°
  • November 46.02°
  • December 33.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Gillespie, IL

Earthquakes
Gillespie, IL has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Gillespie, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Gillespie, IL has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Gillespie, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Gillespie, IL: $47,125

Unemployment

Unemployment in Gillespie is 3.8%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.29%
White Collar - 52.71%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Rodney Davis

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Gillespie, IL

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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