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Crime in East Alton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in East Alton. Key points include:
There were 115 total crimes in East Alton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in East Alton is 2,055.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in East Alton is 446.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in East Alton is 1,608.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in East Alton is -3.03% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In East Alton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
East Alton / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 115 | 2,055.0 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 446.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 17.9 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 21 | 375.3 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 90 | 1,608.3 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 17 | 303.8 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 67 | 1,197.3 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 107.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in East Alton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in East Alton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in East Alton is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in East Alton is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in East Alton is $93,630.
The median income in East Alton is $48,815.
East Alton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In East Alton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | East Alton | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 92 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 55 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
East Alton, IL Weather
The average high in East Alton is 65.3° and the average low is 45.8°.
There are 71.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.6 inches of precipitation each year with 13.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | East Alton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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East Alton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in East Alton
The current population in East Alton is 5,689. The population has decreased 11.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,689 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 5,729 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 5,782 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 5,887 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 6,021 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 6,061 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 6,099 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 6,158 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 6,171 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 6,215 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 6,231 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 6,254 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 6,309 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 6,364 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 6,415 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in East Alton
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East Alton is:
88.5% White with 5,033 White residents.
0.8% African American with 45 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
7.0% Two Or More with 397 Two Or More residents.
3.8% Hispanic with 214 Hispanic residents.
| Race | East Alton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.5% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.0% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in East Alton
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East Alton is 53.9% female with 3,068 female residents.
East Alton is 46.1% male with 2,621 male residents.
| Gender | East Alton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in East Alton for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in East Alton completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in East Alton completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in East Alton completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in East Alton completed some college.
9.0% of adults in East Alton completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in East Alton completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in East Alton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in East Alton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in East Alton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | East Alton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For East Alton, Illinois
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10.7% of households in East Alton earn Less than $10,000.
6.2% of households in East Alton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.7% of households in East Alton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.4% of households in East Alton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.5% of households in East Alton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in East Alton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in East Alton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
5.2% of households in East Alton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.9% of households in East Alton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.9% of households in East Alton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | East Alton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.7% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.7% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.2% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
