Staunton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Macoupin County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,307 Population 1,074/sq mi density
$65,435 Median Income $35,730 per capita
$139,500 Home Value $153,305 Zillow
$805 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,435 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,500 home value, $805/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Staunton, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,435
13% below
$35,730 per capita
Home Value
$139,500
51% below
Zillow: $153,305
Median Rent
$805/mo
31% below
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Staunton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
49%
Rent
69%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Staunton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Staunton residents earn a median household income of $65,435 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,730. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% 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 Staunton is $139,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,305. Median rent is $805/month, with 27.7% 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 1953.

Education

21.0% of adults in Staunton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Staunton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population4,307
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,074/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,435
Per Capita$35,730
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$1,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,500
Rent$805
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$153,305
Housing Units2,106
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation623 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Staunton was founded in 1891.
The median home in Staunton was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.