St. Clair County, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
254,777 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,178 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$168,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$625 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$787 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.5% 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. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 31
Feb 2 3 35
Mar 3 1 45
Apr 4 0 55
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 45
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Belle Valley School
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
Central Jr High School
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Westhaven Elementary
3 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Southwestern Illinois College
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
McKendree University
11 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Career Center of Southern Illinois
12 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital East
7 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital
8 miles, N • 2.3 star
Hshs St Elizabeth's Hospital
8 miles, N • 3.2 star
Touchette Regional Hospital Inc
12 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
88 miles, S • 1 star
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
96 miles, NE • 1 star
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