Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Mascoutah is a small city in Illinois with a population of 8,743. Residents earn $93,902 per year, which is 25% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mascoutah receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Mascoutah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mascoutah is $93,902, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Mascoutah is $226,300, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,235 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mascoutah is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 502 per 100,000, 74% below the national average.
30.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Mascoutah enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,902 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,064 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,661 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,856 |
| County GDP | $16,131M |
| Restaurants | 565 |
| Healthcare | 634 |
| Retail | 779 |
| Manufacturing | 149 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,264 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.77% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $226,300 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $259,603 |
| Median List Price | $272,000 |
| Median List Price | $272,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $146 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.5% |
| Price Drops | 17.4% |
| Inventory | 23 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,235 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,264 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.77% |
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,442/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 634 |
| Total Violent | 37.7/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 25.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 12.6/100K |
| Total Property | 502.3/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 50.2/100K |
| Theft | 452.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 432 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 907/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5181°N, 89.8000°W |
| County FIPS | 17163 |
Winner: Democrat by 7.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.0% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 907/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 634 |
| Restaurants | 565 |
| Retail Stores | 779 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |