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Standard City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Macoupin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
187 Population 292/sq mi density
$49,583 Median Income $19,358 per capita
$81,300 Home Value $152,828 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
259 Violent Crime/100K 2,696 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Standard City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,583
34% below
$19,358 per capita
Home Value
$81,300
71% below
Zillow: $152,828
Violent Crime
259/100K
32% below
2,696/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
92% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Standard City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
68%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Standard City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Standard City residents earn a median household income of $49,583 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,358. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Standard City is $81,300 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,828. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Standard City reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,696/100K.

Education

2.6% of adults in Standard City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Standard City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population187
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density292/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$19,358
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$1,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,300
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$152,828
Housing Units79
Rent Burden25.3%

Crime

F
Violent259/100K
Property2,696/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation630 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute35 min
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Standard City was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.