East Alton, IL
Living in East Alton
Bikeability10
Walkability9
Commute83
Public Transit18
Affordability96
Public Safety47
Airports37
Hospitals20
Colleges67
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Schools1
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Residents
6.1kPopulation-354 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate37%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Housing
$81kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$551Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
LP gas1%
Utility gas71%
Crime
Violent Crime in East Alton
United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Madison County34
Property Crime in East Alton
United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Madison County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%
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 East Alton
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding43
Tornado21
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near East Alton, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near East Alton, IL
St Mary School
4 miles, W
Marquette Catholic High School
4 miles, W
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
4 miles, NE
Zion Lutheran School
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near East Alton, IL
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
9 miles, SE
Saint Louis Christian College
13 miles, SW
Principia College
14 miles, W
University of Missouri-St Louis
16 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near East Alton, IL
Alton Mental Health Center
2 miles, N
Alton Memorial Hospital
3 miles, W
Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center
4 miles, NW
Christian Hospital Northeast
10 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near East Alton, IL
St Louis Lambert International Airport
17 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
28 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
70 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
93 miles, NW