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Alton, IL
Illinois · St. Louis city · St. Louis Metro
Alton is a small city in Illinois with a population of 25,430. Residents earn $53,005 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
25,430
Population
1,623/sq mi density
$53,005
Median Income
$28,970 per capita
$99,500
Home Value
$100,385 Zillow
$948
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,017
Violent Crime/100K
4,177 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,005 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,500 home value, $948/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,017 violent crimes/100K (168% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
4
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Historic Markers Near Alton, IL
4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Alton, IL.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Alton & Sangamon Railroad | Marker is at the intersection of Belle Street and West 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Belle Street. |
| Godfrey, Gilman & Co. Warehouse | Marker is on William Street north of West Broadway (Illinois Route 100), on the right when traveling south. |
| Plank Road | Marker is at the intersection of State Street and West Dalmar Avenue, on the right when traveling south on State Street. |
| St. Paul's Episcopal Church | Marker can be reached from East 3rd Street east of Market Street. |