Mascoutah, IL

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.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
8,743 Population 907/sq mi density
$93,902 Median Income $38,064 per capita
$226,300 Home Value $259,603 Zillow
$1,235 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
38 Violent Crime/100K 502 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$93,902 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,300 home value, $1,235/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K (90% below avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,902
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $226,300
20% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 38/100K
90% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.0%
11% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,235
6% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.8%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

How Mascoutah Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,743
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density907/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 80%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,902
Per Capita$38,064
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$16,131M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,300
Rent$1,235
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$259,603

Crime

F
Violent38/100K
Property502/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault13/100K
Burglary50/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation432 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+96.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute23 min
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Is Mascoutah a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Mascoutah has a population of 8,743 with a density of 907 people per square mile. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.7%), with 2.7% Hispanic, 4.1% Black.

Population

8,743
Total Population
907
People / sq mi
36.6yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
9.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Mascoutah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.9%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mascoutah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mascoutah is $93,902, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Mascoutah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,902
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,064
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
IRS Avg AGI$72,661

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,856
County GDP$16,131M

Business (County)

Restaurants565
Healthcare634
Retail779
Manufacturing149

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,264
79% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mascoutah is $226,300, 20% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,235 (6% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $259,603.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$226,300
20% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$259,603
Median List Price$272,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$272,000
$/Sq Ft$146
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio94.5%
Price Drops17.4%
Inventory23

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,235
6% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,264
79% above US avg
Effective Rate2.77%
In Mascoutah, 34.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.2% report depression. 20.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mascoutah vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.8%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity20.5%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.9%
Checkup Rate76.8%
Premature Death11,442/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access80.2%
Healthcare Facilities634
Mascoutah has a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents, 90% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 502 per 100,000 (74% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Mascoutah vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent37.7/100K
90% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape25.1/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault12.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property502.3/100K
74% below US avg
Burglary50.2/100K
Theft452.1/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Mascoutah has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall11.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation432 ft (132 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density907/sq mi
Coordinates38.5181°N, 89.8000°W
County FIPS17163
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 30.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 7.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 45.2%
D 53%

Winner: Democrat by 7.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.0%
11% below US avg
High School+96.0%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density907/sq mi
Total Area9.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities634
Restaurants565
Retail Stores779

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Work from Home10.0%

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