Mascoutah, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
8,743 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,902 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$226,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$785 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$992 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Clair County
5
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Clair County
5
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 31
Feb 2 3 35
Mar 3 1 45
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 5%

Schools

Mascoutah Middle School
1 miles, SW 2.8 star
Mascoutah Elem School
2 miles, SW 3.7 star
Mascoutah High School
2 miles, SW 3.2 star
Scott Elem School
4 miles, NW 3.2 star

Colleges

McKendree University
6 miles, N 2.8 star
Southwestern Illinois College
7 miles, W 1.4 star
Career Center of Southern Illinois
18 miles, SW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Memorial Hospital East
7 miles, NW 4.1 star
Hshs St Elizabeth's Hospital
8 miles, NW 3.2 star
Memorial Hospital
12 miles, NW 2.3 star
St Josephs Hospital
17 miles, E 5 star

Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
90 miles, S 1 star
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
92 miles, NE 1 star