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Gifford, IL

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Population
885
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
799 ft
Median Home Value
$171,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$555/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$76,964
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Gifford

Gifford is a quiet, tight-knit village in northeastern Champaign County surrounded by wide-open farmland. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, with peaceful residential streets and a friendly, neighborly atmosphere. Originally founded as a small railroad grain hub with deep agricultural roots, today's community offers a comfortable rural lifestyle that still keeps you within an easy commute of Rantoul and the broader Champaign-Urbana area.

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Everyday life centers around local schools and neighborhood gatherings, with younger kids attending Gifford Grade School right in town before heading to Rantoul for high school. Gifford is known for its strong community spirit and resilience, where neighbors consistently look out for each other. It is a great fit for anyone looking for classic Midwestern small-town living, quiet surroundings, and open skies.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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