Cahokia Heights, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,173 Population 1,088/sq mi density
$37,975 Median Income $19,692 per capita
$56,900 Home Value $49,811 Zillow
$959 Median Rent 37.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$37,975 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,900 home value, $959/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Cahokia Heights, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,975
49% below
$19,692 per capita
Home Value
$56,900
80% below
Zillow: $49,811
Median Rent
$959/mo
18% below
37.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
28.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
24.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Cahokia Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cahokia Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
20%
Rent
82%
Poverty
227%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cahokia Heights a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cahokia Heights residents earn a median household income of $37,975 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,692. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cahokia Heights is $56,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $49,811. Median rent is $959/month, with 37.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

11.9% of adults in Cahokia Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cahokia Heights has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,173
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,088/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$37,975
Per Capita$19,692
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty28.2%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,900
Rent$959
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$49,811
Housing Units8,402
Rent Burden37.6%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death15,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation406 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Cahokia Heights was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.