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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Gillespie? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      BIG BRICK
      FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIA GARDEN
      Gillespie Park

      Entertainment

      MACOUPIN COUNTY COAL MINING
      CANA
      SUPERBOWL

      Food & Drink

      CHEIFS
      Subway
      Dairy Queen

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Gillespie? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Gillespie.
      Drive to Work
      90%

      14% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Gillespie? The cost of living in Gillespie is 82/100 - which is 15% lower than Illinois.
      Gillespie
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Gillespie? Gillespie crime rates are 1,028, which are 49% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,028 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 98

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Gillespie? The median income in Gillespie is $44,934 which is 24% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $44,93419% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,5824% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Gillespie a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      SULLIVANS

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Gillespie home prices? Gillespie home prices are $89,200 - which is 49% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $89,20052% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $66630% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      9% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Gillespie have good schools? The Gillespie graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      33% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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