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About Girard
City in Illinois, United StatesGirard is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,785 at the 2020 census, down from 2,103 in 2010.
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Housing in Girard
The median sale price was $90,000 in May 2026.
Work & commute in Girard
Full picture →Most working residents leave Girard for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (26%), Virden (6%) and Carlinville (5%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Health in Girard
Health Grade C−
Healthier than 17% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 42% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Girard
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Girard
Full climate →Girard has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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