Staunton Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
5,443 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,918 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$140,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$564 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$604 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 29
Feb 2 4 33
Mar 2 2 43
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 2 0 75
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 2 3 32

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%

Schools

Staunton High School
2 miles, W 3.2 star
Staunton Elem School
2 miles, W 1.4 star
Staunton Jr High School
2 miles, W 1.4 star

Colleges

Blackburn College
20 miles, N 1.9 star
Greenville University
20 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

St Francis Hospital
13 miles, NE 4.1 star
Hillsboro Area Hospital
17 miles, E 3.2 star
St Joseph's Hospital
19 miles, S 5 star

Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
57 miles, NE 1 star