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Cahokia, Illinois

Introduction to Cahokia, Illinois

Cahokia, Illinois, in St Clair county, is 6 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is in the Saint Louis area. There are 16,391 residents in Cahokia.

Cahokia History

The Native American tribes were the original inhabitants of the present day village of Cahokia. The history of the village can be traced back to the later part of 1696, when Father Pinet tried to convert the Tamaroa and Cahokian Indians to Christianity. Cahokia became a large French colonial town during the next 100 years. In 1778, a court was set up in Cahokia by George Rogers Clark. On July 5, 1778, Cahokia was officially incorporated. Later on, it became the county seat of St. Clair County.

Cahokia and nearby Attractions

  • Cahokia Mounds State Historic Park
  • World Aquarium
  • Black World History Museum
  • St Louis Zoo
  • Frank Holten State Recreation Area
  • Missouri Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Cahokia

While in Cahokia, you can visit the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Park, Old Cahokia Courthouse, and the Cahokia Public Library and explore the history of the village. Cahokia also offers an 18-hole municipal golf course. The City Museum, World Aquarium, and Missouri Botanical Garden are also close to the village. You can reach the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis and the Magic House of St. Louis Children's Museum within a few minutes.

Cahokia Transportation

Lambert - St Louis International Airport is the nearest airport.

Cahokia Higher Education

Saint Louis University - main campus, Webster University, and Saint Louis Community College - Forest Park are nearby.

High Points

Cahokia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Cahokia Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Cahokia, IL

Comparing Cahokia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens43
Male Share of the Population33
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work34
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents54
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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