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Staunton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Macoupin County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,307 Population 1,074/sq mi density
$65,435 Median Income $35,730 per capita
$139,500 Home Value $149,113 Zillow
$805 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
138 Violent Crime/100K 1,320 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,435 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,500 home value, $805/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
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: $149,113
Median Rent
$805/mo
31% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
138/100K
64% below
1,320/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
36%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Staunton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 1.3% (64% 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 $149,113. 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.

Safety & Crime

Staunton reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,320/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 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

Population4,307
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,074/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,435
Per Capita$35,730
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$1,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,500
Rent$805
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$149,113
Housing Units2,106
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent138/100K
Property1,320/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary492/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.