East St. Louis, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 9/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
18,278 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$30,992 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$52,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$405 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.8% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 86% of residents leaning left and 11% leaning right.

Liberal (87%) (11%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

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 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Annette Officer Elementary
<1 miles, SE · 1star
Gordon Bush Elementary
1 miles, NE · 1star
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Colleges

Harris-Stowe State University
5 miles, NW · 1.4star
Lutheran School of Nursing
6 miles, W · 2.8star
Saint Louis University
6 miles, NW · 3.7star
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Hospitals

Touchette Regional Hospital Inc
3 miles, S · 3.2star
St Alexius Hospital
6 miles, W · 2.3star
St Louis University Hospital
6 miles, NW · 1.4star
Gateway Regional Medical Center
6 miles, N · 1.4star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
88 miles, NE · 1star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
101 miles, S · 1star
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