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Granite City, IL

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Population
26,807
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
421 ft
Median Home Value
$104,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$834/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$59,205
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communitySt. Louis, Missouri9.1 miles away · 278,144 residents.

About Granite City

Granite City is a city in Madison County, Illinois, situated along the Mississippi River within the St. Louis metropolitan area. Founded in 1896 by industrialist brothers William and Frederick Niedringhaus as a steelmaking company town, the community of approximately 26,550 takes its name from their patent on graniteware kitchen utensils. Located adjacent to the Chain of Rocks Canal, the city is served by Granite City Community Unit School District 9.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.9rating

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