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Griggsville

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About Griggsville

Town in Illinois, United States
1833Established
1,097Population
1.1 sq miArea
692 ftElevation

Griggsville is a rural town in Griggsville Township, Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,097 according to the 2020 census.

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ZIP code62340
Area code217
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Most working residents leave Griggsville for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Pittsfield (14%), Springfield (9%) and Mount Sterling (9%). Half commute less than 30 miles.

Pittsfield
14%
Springfield
9%
Mount Sterling
9%
Quincy
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Griggsville →

Health in Griggsville

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 67% of towns with similar incomes.

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16worse than IL

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Care nearby

Illini Community HospitalPittsfield · 8.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Siu Center for Family Medicine-PittsfieldPittsfield · 8.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Griggsville · CMS · HRSAHealth in Griggsville →

Natural hazards in Griggsville

55
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🥶 Cold waves
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Griggsville has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 22°Winter
64° / 42°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Griggsville →

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Griggsville Public Library119 South Corey Street · part of North Pike District Library
Fine-free36 hrs a week
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