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Crime in Granite City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Granite City. Key points include:
There were 830 total crimes in Granite City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Granite City is 3,107.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Granite City is 617.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Granite City is 2,489.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Granite City is 46.64% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Granite City Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Granite City / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 830 | 3,107.7 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 165 | 617.8 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.7 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 20 | 74.9 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 102 | 381.9 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 665 | 2,489.9 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 246 | 921.1 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 339 | 1,269.3 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 80 | 299.5 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Granite City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Granite City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Granite City is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Granite City is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Granite City is $111,237.
The median income in Granite City is $59,205.
Granite City's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Granite City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Granite City | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 56 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Granite City, IL Weather
The average high in Granite City is 65.7° and the average low is 46.3°.
There are 72.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.7 inches of precipitation each year with 14.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Granite City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Granite City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Granite City
The current population in Granite City is 26,549. The population has decreased 12.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,549 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 26,670 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 27,026 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 27,336 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 28,563 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 28,612 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 29,001 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 29,632 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 29,662 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 29,421 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 29,764 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 29,706 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 29,916 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 30,548 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 30,481 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Granite City
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Granite City is:
72.6% White with 19,269 White residents.
8.9% African American with 2,369 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 28 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 345 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 55 Other residents.
7.0% Two Or More with 1,850 Two Or More residents.
9.9% Hispanic with 2,633 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Granite City | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.6% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.9% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.0% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.9% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Granite City
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Granite City is 50.1% female with 13,308 female residents.
Granite City is 49.9% male with 13,241 male residents.
| Gender | Granite City | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Granite City for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Granite City completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Granite City completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Granite City completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Granite City completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Granite City completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Granite City completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Granite City completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Granite City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Granite City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Granite City | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Granite City, Illinois
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6.2% of households in Granite City earn Less than $10,000.
5.1% of households in Granite City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.6% of households in Granite City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.2% of households in Granite City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.9% of households in Granite City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.9% of households in Granite City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Granite City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.4% of households in Granite City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.4% of households in Granite City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.4% of households in Granite City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Granite City | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.6% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.9% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
