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Cahokia Heights, IL
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Cahokia Heights, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Cahokia Heights a Good Place to Live?
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 5.7% (58% 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 $121,358. 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.
Safety & Crime
Cahokia Heights reports 6,494 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1609% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 41,558/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.