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Grand Tower, Illinois, in Jackson county, is 81 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is home to some 624 residents.
In Grand Tower, about 57% of adults are married. People in Grand Tower have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
In 2000, Grand Tower had a median family income of $40,000.
According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Grand Tower was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Grand Tower you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Grand Tower, 87% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.
Comparing Grand Tower to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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