Standard City, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
187 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
2.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$81,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$530 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$548 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Macoupin County
2
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

Macoupin County
3
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 27
Feb 2 5 32
Mar 3 2 41
Apr 4 0 54
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 3 4 30

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, IL State Senate District 54, IL State House District 108, IL
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Schools

North Mac Middle School
7 miles, NE • 1.4 star
North Mac Intermediate
7 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Blackburn College
6 miles, W • 1.9 star
Lincoln Land Community College
27 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Francis Hospital
14 miles, S • 4.1 star
Hillsboro Area Hospital
21 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
35 miles, NE • 1 star
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