Swansea, IL
Living in Swansea
Bikeability25
Walkability23
Commute55
Public Transit38
Affordability54
Public Safety53
Airports35
Hospitals28
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools9
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+910 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black19%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate21%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$78kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$167kMedian Home Value+$2.3k (2010–19)
34%Built 2000 or Later
$866Median Monthly Rent+$291 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
LP gas1%
Utility gas65%
Crime
Violent Crime in Swansea
United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
St. Clair County55
Property Crime in Swansea
United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
St. Clair County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump47%
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 | 78 | 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 Swansea
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding40
Tornado21
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Swansea, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Swansea, IL
Berean Christian School
2 miles, N
St Teresa Catholic School
2 miles, SE
Calvary Baptist Academy
2 miles, SE
Althoff Catholic High School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Swansea, IL
McKendree University
10 miles, NE
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
13 miles, NW
Harris-Stowe State University
14 miles, NW
Saint Louis University
15 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Swansea, IL
Memorial Hospital
2 miles, W
Hshs St Elizabeth's Hospital
4 miles, NE
Memorial Hospital East
5 miles, E
Touchette Regional Hospital Inc
7 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Swansea, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
8 miles, E
St Louis Lambert International Airport
25 miles, NW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
91 miles, N
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
94 miles, S