Overview

Introduction to Greenville, Illinois

Greenville, Illinois, in Bond county, is 49 miles E of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 50 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 6,955.

Greenville History

Greenville is the county seat of Bond County, which was founded in 1817. The county, which was initially part of Madison County, was named after Shadrach Bond. The first post office was built in 1819, and Greenville town was incorporated in 1855. In 1872, it was incorporated as a city. Some believe that Greenville was named after a city of the same name in North Carolina, while others believe that Nathanael Greene, a Revolutionary War general, was the inspiration behind the name. Several other speculations regarding the source of the city's name also exist.

Greenville and Nearby Attractions

  • Stephen A. Forbes State Park
  • Hoiles-Davis Museum
  • South Shore State Park
  • Bock Museum
  • Kingsbury Nature Preserve
  • Vandalia Statehouse

Things To Do In Greenville

Greenville has numerous parks, museums, and historical sites nearby that people may visit. The Vandalia Statehouse is one of the tourist attractions near the city. Local museums include Alton Museum of History and Art, Heritage House Museum, and William Jennings Bryan Museum. Parks near the city include Beaver Dam State Park, Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, Stephen A. Forbes State Park, and South Shore State Park. These parks offer opportunities for hiking, camping, boating, swimming, and picnicking.

Greenville Transportation

Air transportation is available from St Louis Regional Airport.

Greenville Higher Education

Greenville College is the local college. Nearby colleges include Southwestern Illinois College, Lewis And Clark Community College, and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

Demographics

People

Total Population6,607
Male Share of the Population55.6%
Female Share of the Population44.4%
Senior Citizens16.4%
Employed Population 16+2,612
Age of the Population37

Families

% of people married36.2%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher16.3%
Median Earnings25+$26,544
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$0
Median Earnings With High School Degree$19,897

Wealth

Median Family Income$66,827
% Above Poverty Level77.8%
% Below Poverty Level22.2%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time18 minutes
% Working from Home3.9%
% Walking and Biking to Work19%
% Using Public Transportation0.1%

Housing

People Living Alone30.3%
Median Gross Rent$594
Median House Value$106,300

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)30.1%
German19.3%
English10.9%
Irish9.4%
Italian3.5%
French Except Basque2.4%
Dutch2.3%
Polish2%
African1.8%
Scottish0.8%
West Indian0.8%
Jamaican0.8%
Russian0.5%
Norwegian0.4%
Austrian0.3%
Czech0.3%
Swiss0.2%
Danishn0.2%
Canadian0.2%
Lithuanian0.2%
Estonian0.1%
Ugandan0.1%
Welsh0.1%
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Greenville Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyBond County
Standard Zip Codes62246
Phone Area Codes618
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude38.88
Approximate Longitude-89.4

Greenville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationVANDALIA
Distance17.6 miles
Jan Temp18 to 35 F
Apr Temp43 to 64 F
Jul Temp67 to 88 F
Oct Temp43 to 67 F
Annual Precip38.9 inches
StationCARLYLE RESERVOIR
Distance18.1 miles
Jan Temp19 to 36 F
Apr Temp43 to 65 F
Jul Temp67 to 88 F
Oct Temp45 to 68 F
Annual Precip40.6 inches
StationALTON MELVIN PRICE L&D
Distance40 miles
Jan Temp19 to 36 F
Apr Temp45 to 64 F
Jul Temp69 to 88 F
Oct Temp46 to 68 F
Annual Precip38.5 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Donnellson172$28,500
Mulberry Grove592$46,750
Pierron446$81,250
Pocahontas733$61,500
Smithboro216$58,750

Greenville Public Libraries

Greenville Public Library
414 WEST MAIN STREET
Greenville, Illinois
(618) 664-3115

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Greenville Hospitals

Greenville Regional Hospital
(Non-profit)
200 Healthcare Dr
(618) 664-1230

Greenville Public Schools

Bond Cty Comm Unit 2 High School
1000 E State Route 140
ZIP: 62246
(618) 664-1370
High
Total Enrollment 532
Greenville Elem School
800 N Dewey St
ZIP: 62246
(618) 664-3117
Primary
Total Enrollment 668
Greenville Jr High School
1200 Jr High Dr
ZIP: 62246
(618) 664-1226
Middle
Total Enrollment 303
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