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Gridley, IL
Village in McLean County, Illinois.
Population
1,390
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,128
ZIP codes
0
Gridley and its ZIP codes
Gridley at a glance
- Gridley is about 4.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,250, 19% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,300 (46% below Illinois) and median rent is $808 a month.
Local data for Gridley, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gridley, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,250
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$141,300
Median rent
$808/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
28.1%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (636), Irish Americans (128), Scottish Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Gridley.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,708
87,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $5,603 per person
How people get to work
Gridley, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gridley, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
782
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gridley, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Gridley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| El PasoCity | 7 mi | 2.1 |
| PanolaVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| ChenoaCity | 8.1 mi | 2.4 |
| KappaVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| LexingtonCity | 8.9 mi | 2 |
| FlanaganVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.6 |
| HudsonVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| TowandaVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| SecorVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| MinonkCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| BensonVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| DanaVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| NormalTown | 16 mi | 18.7 |
| PontiacCity | 16 mi | 8.4 |
| CooksvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| RoanokeVillage | 17 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gridley, IL in?
- Gridley is in McLean County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Gridley, IL?
- About 1,390 people live in Gridley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gridley?
- Nearby places include El Paso (7 mi), Panola (7.7 mi), Chenoa (8.1 mi), Kappa (8.2 mi), Lexington (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023