East Alton, Illinois

Population 6,309

East Alton is located in Madison County, IL. The population is 6,309.

There are 3 public schools in East Alton with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for East Alton is moderate , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in East Alton is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date East Alton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near East Alton include Wood River Township, Rosewood Heights and Wood River.

East Alton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.1%

Crime Rate

6.2% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 183
  • Violent Crimes: 400
  • Robbery: 167
  • Burglary: 384
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

88.30% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in East Alton
  • 1.59 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

73 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 5
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 59

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in East Alton, IL and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates East Alton's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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47 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of East Alton, IL issued 47 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of East Alton, IL issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $644
  • 1 Bedroom: $696
  • 2 Bedrooms: $888
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,156
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,360

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Environmental Hazards

73 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    East Alton, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    East Alton, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    East Alton, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.77°
  • February 35.93°
  • March 48.5°
  • April 58.4°
  • May 68°
  • June 77.74°
  • July 81.5°
  • August 79.3°
  • September 70.42°
  • October 58.95°
  • November 48.13°
  • December 33.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for East Alton, IL

Earthquakes
East Alton, IL has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
East Alton, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
East Alton, IL has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
East Alton, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in East Alton, IL: $44,722

Unemployment

Unemployment in East Alton is 4.2%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.95%
White Collar - 47.05%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Mike Bost

Neighborhood Info

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  • No Cemeteries found in East Alton, IL

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0 Hospitals view all

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1 Library view all

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0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in East Alton, IL
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