Alton, IL

Living in Alton

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 26
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 51
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 66
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Schools 3
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Residents

27k Population -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

$40k Median 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

$80k Median Home Value -$4.6k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$556 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alton, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alton, IL

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St Mary School
2 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Alton, IL

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Principia College
11 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Alton, IL

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Airports

Airports near Alton, IL

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