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St. Jacob, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Madison County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,617 Population 1,902/sq mi density
$107,188 Median Income $37,519 per capita
$192,400 Home Value $248,772 Zillow
$1,260 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,188 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,400 home value, $1,260/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Jacob, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,188
43% above
$37,519 per capita
Home Value
$192,400
32% below
Zillow: $248,772
Median Rent
$1,260/mo
8% above
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,803/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
6% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

How St. Jacob Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
143%
Home Value
68%
Rent
108%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Jacob a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Jacob residents earn a median household income of $107,188 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,519. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,398 business establishments, including 627 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Jacob is $192,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,772. Median rent is $1,260/month, with 35.5% 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 1995.

Safety & Crime

St. Jacob reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,803/100K.

Education

31.8% of adults in St. Jacob hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Jacob has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,617
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,902/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,188
Per Capita$37,519
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$16,575M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,400
Rent$1,260
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$248,772
Housing Units562
Rent Burden35.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,803/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation519 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Jacob was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 627 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.