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Crime in Alton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Alton. Key points include:
There were 901 total crimes in Alton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Alton is 3,631.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Alton is 963.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Alton is 2,668.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Alton is 71.37% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Alton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Alton / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 901 | 3,631.7 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 239 | 963.4 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 12.1 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 29 | 116.9 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 173 | 697.3 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 662 | 2,668.4 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 234 | 943.2 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 369 | 1,487.4 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 59 | 237.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Alton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Alton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Alton is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Alton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Alton is $103,096.
The median income in Alton is $54,568.
Alton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Alton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Alton | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 54 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Alton, IL Weather
The average high in Alton is 65.0° and the average low is 46.1°.
There are 71.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.2 inches of precipitation each year with 15.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Alton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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2 Reviews & Comments About Alton
Alton is where i'm Originally from, and I completely disagree with what the last person who wrote the review stating they know for a Fact Alton being worse than Centralia and Mount Vernon Illinois combined,is wrong. I was born in WoodRover, Il., but raised my entire life in Alton. But I now live Centralia (and I still
go to Alton because I have brothers and sisters and cousins, etc.. etc.. in Alton ) Centralia, Illinois is dangerous.There is even a curfew set for certain areas of Centralia. Drive - Bys, people found in Alleys shot 5-7 times and not due to robberies either. Drugs are everywhere and it is an Epidemic. There is Sometimes 4-6 deaths in one weekend, due to the drugs, mainly the h****n being the cause of those drug related deaths. In one day there was three bodies found in Centralia in 3 different locations. One in a hospital parking lot just dumped there in the parking lot, A second person dead left dumped in a parking lot across from the hospital and a third left in a pretty public area just dumped. That was one day. Trust me Centralia is nothing but drugs and violence.
Alton is not as bad as Centralia the drug related deaths are not near what Centralia is
Yeah this is bs I'm from Alton il and I know dam well alton has more crime than Centralia and mount Vernon put together decatur peoria east st.louis should of been on here
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Alton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Alton
The current population in Alton is 25,279. The population has decreased 10.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,279 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 25,430 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 25,642 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 25,902 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 26,490 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 26,640 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 26,884 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 27,037 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 27,175 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 27,335 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 27,517 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 27,635 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 27,868 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 28,159 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 28,380 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Alton
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Alton is:
68.7% White with 17,377 White residents.
19.2% African American with 4,842 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 99 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 364 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 147 Other residents.
6.7% Two Or More with 1,690 Two Or More residents.
3.0% Hispanic with 760 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Alton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.7% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 19.2% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Alton
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Alton is 52.6% female with 13,300 female residents.
Alton is 47.4% male with 11,979 male residents.
| Gender | Alton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Alton for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Alton completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Alton completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Alton completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Alton completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Alton completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Alton completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Alton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Alton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Alton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Alton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Alton, Illinois
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10.0% of households in Alton earn Less than $10,000.
4.9% of households in Alton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.5% of households in Alton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.9% of households in Alton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in Alton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.9% of households in Alton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Alton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.6% of households in Alton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.0% of households in Alton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.0% of households in Alton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Alton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.0% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
