Grand Tower
City in Jackson County, Illinois
Grand Tower is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, with 479 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 358 ft (109 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Altenburg, 4.4 miles W.
- 479residents (2020 Census)
- 358 ftelevation · 109 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 384 / sq mipopulation density
- 62942ZIP code
About Grand Tower
Grand Tower is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 479 at the 2020 census. The town gets its name from Tower Rock, a landmark island in the Mississippi River.
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Living in Grand Tower
- Median household income
- $46,875
- Median home value
- $39,000
- Median rent
- $682/mo
- Median age
- 23.9
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Grand Tower had 479 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 479 |
|---|---|
| Density | 384 per sq mi (148 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grand Tower at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 479 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.25 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6417° N, 89.5067° W |
| ZIP code | 62942 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1730770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grand Tower
- Altenburg, MO4.4 mi W
- Gorham5.5 mi N
- Frohna, MO6.2 mi W
- New Wells, MO8.8 mi SW
- Shawneetown, MO10.3 mi SW
- Alto Pass11.3 mi SE
- Old Appleton, MO11.6 mi W
- Pocahontas, MO12.1 mi SW
- Murphysboro12.9 mi NE
- Harrison14.2 mi NE
- Longtown, MO14.8 mi W
- Makanda14.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Tower
What county is Grand Tower in?
Grand Tower is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the population of Grand Tower, IL?
479 people lived in Grand Tower at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grand Tower, IL?
The ZIP code of Grand Tower is 62942.
What is the elevation of Grand Tower?
358 feet (109 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grand Tower?
Altenburg (4.4 mi), Gorham (5.5 mi), Frohna (6.2 mi), New Wells (8.8 mi), Shawneetown (10.3 mi).
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