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Shiloh, Illinois

Introduction to Shiloh, Illinois

Shiloh, Illinois, in St Clair county, is 21 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Saint Louis metro area, Shiloh is home to some 7,643 residents.

Shiloh History

St. Clair County was the first county to be established in the state of Illinois. It was established in 1790 and named after Arthur St. Clair, the Governor of Northwest County. About two-thirds of present-day Illinois was covered in its original boundaries.

Shiloh and nearby Attractions

  • Eugene Field House and Toy Museum
  • Cahokia Mounds
  • Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
  • Pere Marquette State Park
  • Missouri Botanical Garden
  • Illinois Caverns State Natural Area

Things To Do In Shiloh

The Mississippi River State Fish & Wildlife Area, the Washington County State Recreation Area, the Frank Holten State Recreation Area and the Pyramid State Recreation Area are all located nearby. Local museums include the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Saint Louis Science Center, the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame, and the Carondelet Historic Center.

Shiloh Transportation

Lambert-St.Louis International Airport is nearby.

Shiloh Higher Education

Southwestern Illinois College, Washington University and Lewis and Clark Community College are some of the local colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%Shiloh College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 16%Shiloh Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Shiloh Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Shiloh, IL

Comparing Shiloh 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
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents54
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

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