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Gardner, IL
Village in Grundy County, Illinois.
Population
1,410
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
484
ZIP codes
0
Gardner and its ZIP codes
Gardner at a glance
- Gardner is about 2.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,092 a year, 6% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,600 (24% below Illinois) and median rent is $979 a month.
Local data for Gardner, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gardner, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,092
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$199,600
Median rent
$979/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (354), Irish Americans (236), Italian Americans (157).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grundy County. PPP loans are for Gardner.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,627
22,954 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,824
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$330M
FY 2026, $6,276 per person
How people get to work
Gardner, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.4%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gardner, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
161
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gardner, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Gardner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South WilmingtonVillage | 2.5 mi | 0.5 |
| East BrooklynVillage | 3.2 mi | 0.1 |
| GodleyVillage | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| BracevilleVillage | 5.5 mi | 3.1 |
| MazonVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Coal CityVillage | 6.8 mi | 5.8 |
| EssexVillage | 7 mi | 2.3 |
| Carbon HillVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| BraidwoodCity | 7.2 mi | 5.3 |
| DiamondVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.9 |
| ReddickVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| DwightVillage | 8.7 mi | 3.9 |
| VeronaVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Custer ParkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Rest HavenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Union HillVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gardner, IL in?
- Gardner is in Grundy County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Gardner, IL?
- About 1,410 people live in Gardner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gardner?
- Nearby places include South Wilmington (2.5 mi), East Brooklyn (3.2 mi), Godley (5 mi), Braceville (5.5 mi), Mazon (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023