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Jerseyville, Illinois

Introduction to Jerseyville, Illinois

Jerseyville, Illinois, in Jersey county, is 22 miles N of Florissant, Missouri and 34 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is included in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 7,984 people lived in Jerseyville.

Jerseyville History

In 1827, James Faulkner built the Little Red House, which had the first stagecoach station, bank and school in the area. Settlements slowly grew in this area, and by 1834 it came to be known as Hickory Grove. This area was platted by two immigrants from New Jersey, and merchants and businessmen steadily arrived from the region. Jerseyville was selected in honor of the settlers from New Jersey.

Jerseyville and nearby Attractions

  • Alton Museum of History and Art
  • Cahokia Mounds
  • Beaver Dam State Park
  • Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area
  • Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Things To Do In Jerseyville

The Alton Museum of History and Art may interest those hoping to learn more about the area’s history. Other museums in this area include the Bethalto Historical Museum and the Calhoun County Historical Museum. The Pere Marquette State Park offers horseback riding, boating, hiking, fishing and biking opportunities. The Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary and the Butterfly House and Education Center are nearby as well.

Jerseyville Transportation

Lambert-St Louis International is the nearest major airport.

Jerseyville Higher Education

Lewis and Clarke Community College, Saint Louis Community College, the University of Missouri and Principia College are some of the nearby colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Jerseyville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Jerseyville, IL

Comparing Jerseyville 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men55
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times46
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13
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