Scott AFB, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
4,195 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
88.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$91,115 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
39.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$261,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$684 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,502 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
2.1% 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 4 35
Mar 3 1 45
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 57, IL State House District 114, IL
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Schools

Scott Elem School
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
Shiloh Elementary School
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Shiloh Middle School
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
First Baptist Academy
3 miles, N • 5 star
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Colleges

Southwestern Illinois College
4 miles, W • 1.4 star
McKendree University
5 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Career Center of Southern Illinois
18 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital East
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Hshs St Elizabeth's Hospital
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Memorial Hospital
9 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Touchette Regional Hospital Inc
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

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