City safety & data profile

East Saint LouisIL

East Saint Louis, IL is a 27K-resident city in St. Clair County with a median household income of $35,700.

St. Clair County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for East Saint Louis, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. East Saint Louis has a population larger than 59% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $52,600.

Data updated 2026-07-20

27K
Population
Top 41%
By size
$35,700
Median income
$52,600
Median home
32.8%
Poverty rate

The read on East Saint Louis

East Saint Louis posts a median household income higher than 1% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 99%
by median income, US cities

Where East Saint Louis income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$35,700 Bottom 1% higher than 1% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading East Saint Louis, IL beyond the headline numbers

East Saint Louis sits inside St. Clair County, Illinois, at roughly 38.62°N, -90.15°W. Population 27,006, $35,700 median household income. Median home value $52,600, median rent $847. Poverty rate 32.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: East Saint Louis's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 54.3%, then obesity at 51.8%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for East Saint Louis from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
27,006
East Saint Louis
Median Income
$35,700
-47% vs avg
Median Home Value
$52,600
-77% vs avg
Median Age
44.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (St. Clair County) - East Saint Louis's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
254K-6%
Median Income
$73,854+46%
Median Home Value
$180,300+46%
Poverty Rate
13.6%-23%
Unemployment
5.8%-38%

Economics

Economics indicators for East Saint Louis, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$847/mo
Poverty Rate
32.8% +131% vs avg
Unemployment 17.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.9%
Work From Home 7.6%
Public Transit 3.2%

Population

White 2.2%
African American 93.7%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
54.3%
Obesity
51.8%
Short Sleep Duration
49.1%
Physical Inactivity
41%
Current Smoking
22.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.4%
Current Asthma
13.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
13%
Binge Drinking
11%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 45.2%
Annual Checkup 84.1%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
9.4%
Stroke
7.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of East Saint Louis, IL? ▼
East Saint Louis, IL has a population of 27,006 people, located in St. Clair County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in East Saint Louis? ▼
The median household income in East Saint Louis, IL is $35,700 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 32.8%.
What is the median home value in East Saint Louis? ▼
The median home value in East Saint Louis, IL is $52,600. Median rent is $847/month.
What are the top health concerns in East Saint Louis? ▼
The top health indicators in East Saint Louis include High Blood Pressure (54.3%), Obesity (51.8%), Short Sleep Duration (49.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in East Saint Louis? ▼
The median age in East Saint Louis, IL is 44.3 years. 15.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

East Saint Louis, IL is located in St. Clair County, Illinois. With a population of 27K and a $35,700 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the East Saint Louis area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using East Saint Louis's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (St. Clair County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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