Alton, Illinois

Population 27,619

Alton is located in Madison County, IL. The population is 27,619, making Alton the 2nd largest city in Madison County.

There are 7 public schools in Alton with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Alton is high , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Alton is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Alton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Alton include Alton Township, East Alton and West Alton.

Alton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 72.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.5%

Crime Rate

51.9% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 322
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 106
  • Burglary: 770
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

83.96% Lower than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Alton
  • 2.17 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

240 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 7
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 225

Unemployment

High 6.5%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Alton, IL and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Alton's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
5 Private Schools

Catholic Childrens Home

Marquette Catholic High School

Mississippi Valley Christian School

Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School

St Mary School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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8 Former Drug Labs view all

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Alton, IL issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Alton, IL issued 13 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 13 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 12 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $650
  • 1 Bedroom: $703
  • 2 Bedrooms: $897
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,167
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,373

Zip Codes

62002 62010 62018 62024 62035

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Environmental Hazards

240 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.6°
  • February 33.75°
  • March 46.5°
  • April 56.57°
  • May 65.85°
  • June 77.74°
  • July 79.3°
  • August 76.74°
  • September 68.07°
  • October 56.77°
  • November 46.02°
  • December 33.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Alton, IL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Alton, IL: $37,108

Unemployment

Unemployment in Alton is 6.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.32%
White Collar - 50.68%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mike Bost

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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14 Cemeteries view all

12 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

3 Libraries view all

1 Police Station view all

5 Retirement Homes view all

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