Alton, IL
Living in Alton
Bikeability16
Walkability26
Commute61
Public Transit26
Affordability97
Public Safety51
Airports37
Hospitals25
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation-1.7k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated
53%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black25%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate31%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$2.1k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value-$4.6k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$556Median Monthly Rent+$57 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas65%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alton
United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Madison County34
Property Crime in Alton
United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Madison County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alton
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding45
Tornado22
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alton, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alton, IL
St Mary School
2 miles, SW
Marquette Catholic High School
2 miles, SW
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Alton, IL
Principia College
11 miles, W
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
11 miles, SE
Saint Louis Christian College
12 miles, SW
University of Missouri-St Louis
16 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alton, IL
Alton Memorial Hospital
0 miles, SW
Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center
1 miles, W
Alton Mental Health Center
2 miles, E
Christian Hospital Northeast
10 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Alton, IL
St Louis Lambert International Airport
16 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
30 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
70 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
91 miles, NW