Pontoon Beach, IL
Living in Pontoon Beach
Bikeability4
Walkability8
Commute56
Public Transit8
Affordability85
Public Safety78
Airports37
Hospitals19
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.8kPopulation-261 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black5%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate34%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income-$320 (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office24%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$667Median Monthly Rent+$99 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pontoon Beach
United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Madison County34
Property Crime in Pontoon Beach
United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Madison County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pontoon Beach
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding51
Tornado25
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pontoon Beach, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pontoon Beach, IL
Metro East Montessori School
0 miles, NE
St Elizabeth Elementary School
2 miles, W
Rivers of Life Christian School
3 miles, SW
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Pontoon Beach, IL
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
6 miles, NE
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
10 miles, SW
Harris-Stowe State University
11 miles, SW
Saint Louis University
11 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pontoon Beach, IL
Gateway Regional Medical Center
5 miles, W
Anderson Hospital
6 miles, E
Christian Hospital Northeast
10 miles, W
Touchette Regional Hospital Inc
11 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Pontoon Beach, IL
St Louis Lambert International Airport
17 miles, W
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
17 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
80 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
104 miles, NW