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Gilson, IL

Population
120
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
680 ft
Median Home Value
$30,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,531
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Gilson

Gilson is a quiet, close-knit rural community in Knox County, tucked into the rolling farmland southeast of Galesburg. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, surrounded by open skies, peaceful countryside, and the gentle valleys near Haw Creek. Sitting right along Illinois Route 97, the village offers the simplicity of small-town living with an easy drive to everyday conveniences, schools, and jobs in nearby Knoxville and Galesburg.

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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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