How long is the commute from Gillespie, IL?
Workers who live in Gillespie, IL take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
13.6% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Gillespie get to work
| Means of transportation | Gillespie | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.4% (±9.2 points) | 81.6% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±4.2 points) | 5.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.6% (±7.9 points) | 9.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Gillespie, the average commute is not measurably different from Macoupin County (27.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gillespie, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Macoupin County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Macoupin County, Gillespie ranks 30 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 907 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gillespie
| Vehicles available | Gillespie | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±2.9 points) | 4.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% (±7.2 points) | 26.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.8% (±8.0 points) | 40.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.9% (±7.0 points) | 27.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Gillespie, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Macoupin County (4.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gillespie
| Gillespie | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.6% (±7.9 points) | 9.4% (±1.4 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±4.6 points) | 92.0% (±1.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±5.1 points) | 88.6% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gillespie, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Macoupin County (88.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gillespie
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillespie | — | 28.2 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| East Gillespie | 0.9 mi | 28.6 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Clare | 2.1 mi | 36.0 minutes (±13.6) | Not measurably different |
| Eagarville | 2.4 mi | 27.5 minutes (±12.3) | Not measurably different |
| Benld | 2.4 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Gillespie Township | 2.7 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sawyerville | 3.1 mi | 44.9 minutes (±10.9) | Higher |
| Cahokia Township | 3.6 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Ka-Ho | 4.3 mi | 22.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sawyerville, IL (44.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Macoupin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 24 (tie) | Hillyard Township | 29.0 minutes (±7.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Nilwood Township | 29.0 minutes (±6.9) |
| 26 | Medora | 28.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 27 | Shipman Township | 28.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 28 | East Gillespie | 28.6 minutes (±8.2) |
| 29 | Mount Olive Township | 28.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 30 (tie) | Gillespie | 28.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 30 (tie) | Gillespie Township | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 32 | Modesto | 28.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 33 | Bird Township | 27.8 minutes (±11.8) |
| 34 | Eagarville | 27.5 minutes (±12.3) |
| 35 | Scottville Township | 26.8 minutes (±8.4) |
| 36 | Staunton Township | 26.5 minutes (±5.2) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Macoupin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Gillespie
How long is the average commute in Gillespie?
Workers who live in Gillespie, IL take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gillespie without a car?
4.9% of households in Gillespie have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gillespie?
13.6% (±7.9 points) of workers who live in Gillespie worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gillespie city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gillespie city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gillespie city, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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