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Grand Tower, IL
City in Jackson County, Illinois.
Population
502
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
402
ZIP codes
0
Grand Tower and its ZIP codes
Grand Tower at a glance
- Grand Tower is 76% denser than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,875 a year, 44% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $39,000 (85% below Illinois) and median rent is $682 a month.
Local data for Grand Tower, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grand Tower, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,875
Poverty rate
30.1%
Median home value
$39,000
Median rent
$682/mo
Homeownership
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher
2.1%
Median age
23.9
Average commute
33.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (65), German Americans (54), Italian Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Grand Tower.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,060
27,609 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,957
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $5,897 per person
How people get to work
Grand Tower, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grand Tower, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,062
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
112
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grand Tower, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Grand Tower
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Altenburg, MOCity | 4.1 mi | 1 |
| GorhamVillage | 5.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Frohna, MOCity | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| New Wells, MOCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Shawneetown, MOCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Alto PassVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Old Appleton, MOTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Pocahontas, MOTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| MurphysboroCity | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| MakandaVillage | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Longtown, MOTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| CobdenVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Oak Ridge, MOTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| CarbondaleCity | 17 mi | 17.5 |
| AvaCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grand Tower, IL in?
- Grand Tower is in Jackson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Grand Tower, IL?
- About 502 people live in Grand Tower, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grand Tower?
- Nearby places include Altenburg, MO (4.1 mi), Gorham (5.6 mi), Frohna, MO (6.4 mi), New Wells, MO (8.4 mi), Shawneetown, MO (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023