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Staunton, Illinois

Introduction to Staunton, Illinois

Located in Macoupin county, Staunton, Illinois, is 32 miles NE of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 37 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 5,030 residents.

Staunton History

Staunton was founded on January 17, 1829, though the area was originally inhabited by the Illinoisan Indians. The county itself was created out of the merger of both Madison and Greene Counties and was named for the Macoupin Creek. Staunton was officially incorporated as a city in 1859.

Staunton and nearby Attractions

  • Alton Museum of History and Art
  • Beaver Dam State Park
  • Bethalto Historical Museum
  • Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
  • Chauntilon - Demenil Mansion

Things To Do In Staunton

The Alton Museum of History and Art, Bethalto Historical Museum, Chauntilon - Demenil Mansion, Cahokia Mounds, and Scott Joplin House State Historic Site are in the area. The city is also home to many churches such as the Saint Paul's United Church of Christ, First United Methodist Church, Saint Michaels Catholic Church, and Zion Lutheran Church. The Beaver Dam State Park offers facilities for camping, fishing, and hiking. The park also includes scenic picnic areas, playgrounds, and an archery range.

Staunton Transportation

The closest airport to the city is Lambert - St Louis International Airport.

Staunton Higher Education

Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, Southwestern Illinois College, and Lewis and Clark Community College are the higher education schools in the area.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
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Top 19%Staunton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Staunton, IL

Comparing Staunton 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
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes77
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built23
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