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Gridley

A village of 1,390 people in Illinois
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Outdoors in Gridley

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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.5 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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Living in Gridley

Housing in Gridley

$205K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $205,000 in May 2026.

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Work & commute in Gridley

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Most working residents leave Gridley for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Bloomington (33%), Normal (19%) and El Paso (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Bloomington
33%
Normal
19%
El Paso
4%
Peoria
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Gridley →

Health in Gridley

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

11better than IL·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Carle Bromenn Medical CenterNormal · 18 mi · ER
Chestnut Family Health CenterBloomington · 18.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Gridley · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gridley →

Natural hazards in Gridley

64
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought
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Climate in Gridley

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Gridley has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 19°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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