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South Roxana, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,180 Population 1,009/sq mi density
$56,364 Median Income $26,087 per capita
$87,200 Home Value $91,767 Zillow
$821 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
402 Violent Crime/100K 2,461 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,364 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,200 home value, $821/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
402 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

South Roxana, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,364
25% below
$26,087 per capita
Home Value
$87,200
69% below
Zillow: $91,767
Median Rent
$821/mo
29% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
402/100K
6% above
2,461/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How South Roxana Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
31%
Rent
71%
Poverty
167%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Roxana a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Roxana residents earn a median household income of $56,364 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,087. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% 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 South Roxana is $87,200 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,767. Median rent is $821/month, with 28.1% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

South Roxana reports 402 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,461/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

5.6% of adults in South Roxana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Roxana has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,180
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,009/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,364
Per Capita$26,087
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,200
Rent$821
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$91,767
Housing Units886
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent402/100K
Property2,461/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault100/100K
Burglary1,055/100K

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death15,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation425 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in South Roxana was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.