Alton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
25,430 Population 1,623/sq mi density
$53,005 Median Income $28,970 per capita
$99,500 Home Value $104,934 Zillow
$948 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
951 Violent Crime/100K 2,705 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,005 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,500 home value, $948/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
951 violent crimes/100K (150% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
951
per 100,000 residents
150% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
2,705
per 100,000 residents
38% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
High Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
12.1 avg 6.3
Rape
137.1 avg 40.0
Robbery
112.9 avg 73.9
Assault
689.3 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
878.7 avg 271.0
Theft
1,576.0 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
225.7 avg 282.7
Arson
24.2

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime951.3
Murder12.1
Rape137.1
Robbery112.9
Aggravated Assault689.3

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime2,704.7
Burglary878.7
Theft/Larceny1,576.0
Vehicle Theft225.7
Arson24.2

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)71