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Gillespie is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 3,118.

Population2,815
Median Home Value$91,000
Median Income$82,772
Area1.48 sq mi
TIF Districts2

How Gillespie Ranks

#1
Lowest Property Taxesin Macoupin County
1.80%
#1
Best Fiscal Healthin Macoupin County
67 / 100

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