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Crime in East St. Louis summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in East St. Louis. Key points include:
There were 630 total crimes in East St. Louis in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in East St. Louis is 2,397.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in East St. Louis is 1,065.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in East St. Louis is 1,332.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in East St. Louis is 13.13% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In East St. Louis Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
East St. Louis / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 630 | 2,397.5 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 280 | 1,065.6 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 50 | 190.3 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 31 | 118.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 189 | 719.3 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 350 | 1,332.0 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 153 | 582.3 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 111 | 422.4 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 122 | 464.3 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in East St. Louis summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in East St. Louis. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in East St. Louis is 76 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in East St. Louis is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in East St. Louis is $39,296.
The median income in East St. Louis is $35,700.
East St. Louis's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In East St. Louis Comparison Table
| Living Expense | East St. Louis | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 35 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
East St. Louis, IL Weather
The average high in East St. Louis is 66.2° and the average low is 46.1°.
There are 75.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.2 inches of precipitation each year with 13.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | East St. Louis |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
East St. Louis, IL Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About East St. Louis
The area is very crime ridden. We went there and my friend got his car broken into while we were at a club.
The place just seemed dirty. The people were generally pretty unfriendly. Overall, not a place I would want to visit again any time soon
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East St. Louis Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in East St. Louis
The current population in East St. Louis is 17,999. The population has decreased 35.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,999 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 18,278 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 18,796 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 19,437 | -26.3% |
| 2020 | 26,359 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 26,543 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 26,647 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 26,678 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 26,731 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 26,689 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 26,697 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 26,830 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 27,116 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 27,432 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 27,750 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in East St. Louis
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East St. Louis is:
2.2% White with 398 White residents.
92.6% African American with 16,670 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 192 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 19 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 501 Two Or More residents.
1.2% Hispanic with 219 Hispanic residents.
| Race | East St. Louis | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.2% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 92.6% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in East St. Louis
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East St. Louis is 57.7% female with 10,378 female residents.
East St. Louis is 42.3% male with 7,621 male residents.
| Gender | East St. Louis | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 42.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in East St. Louis for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in East St. Louis completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in East St. Louis completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in East St. Louis completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in East St. Louis completed some college.
6.0% of adults in East St. Louis completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in East St. Louis completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in East St. Louis completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in East St. Louis completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in East St. Louis completed doctorate degree.
| Education | East St. Louis | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For East St. Louis, Illinois
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12.8% of households in East St. Louis earn Less than $10,000.
8.7% of households in East St. Louis earn $10,000 to $14,999.
18.6% of households in East St. Louis earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.1% of households in East St. Louis earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.0% of households in East St. Louis earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.7% of households in East St. Louis earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.6% of households in East St. Louis earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.3% of households in East St. Louis earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.0% of households in East St. Louis earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.3% of households in East St. Louis earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | East St. Louis | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.7% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18.6% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.3% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.3% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
