Brighton, IL
Living in Brighton
Bikeability2
Walkability7
Commute44
Public Transit2
Affordability86
Public Safety75
Airports36
Hospitals31
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.3kPopulation+171 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate36%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$103kMedian Home Value+$3.8k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$524Median Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196927%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas71%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brighton
United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Macoupin County19
Property Crime in Brighton
United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Macoupin County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brighton
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding51
Tornado28
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brighton, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brighton, IL
Montessori Childrens House
7 miles, SW
St Ambrose Catholic School
8 miles, S
Evangelical School
9 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Brighton, IL
Principia College
13 miles, SW
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
19 miles, SE
Saint Louis Christian College
20 miles, SW
Blackburn College
22 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brighton, IL
Alton Mental Health Center
9 miles, S
Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center
9 miles, S
Alton Memorial Hospital
10 miles, S
Jersey Community Hospital
12 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Brighton, IL
St Louis Lambert International Airport
24 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
38 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
61 miles, NE
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
84 miles, NW