Swansea, IL

Living in Swansea

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 23
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 68
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Schools 9
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Residents

14k Population +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

$78k Median 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

$167k Median Home Value +$2.3k (2010–19)
34% Built 2000 or Later
$866 Median 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

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Colleges

Colleges near Swansea, IL

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McKendree University
10 miles, NE
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Saint Louis University
15 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Swansea, IL

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Memorial Hospital
2 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Swansea, IL

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