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Girard, IL

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Population
1,768
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
670 ft
Median Home Value
$98,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$808/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Girard

Girard offers a quiet, easygoing small-town lifestyle in northeastern Macoupin County. Illinois Route 4, a scenic stretch of historic Route 66, runs right down Third Street, giving residents an easy drive north to Springfield or south to Carlinville. The town square is anchored by classic brick storefronts, including the famous Doc's Soda Fountain, surrounded by peaceful residential streets and affordable homes.

Life here moves at a relaxed pace, with several great ways to spend time outdoors. Sunset Lake sits just a few miles west for peaceful lakeside living and fishing, while the nearby Sangamon Valley Trail provides open space for walking, running, and biking. It is a welcoming, close-knit community where neighbors look out for one another and everyday life feels unhurried.

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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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