Alton

IL

Madison County, Illinois

Population 264K |Median income $75,793 |6 hospitals

Population
264,238
Madison County
Median Income
$75,793
+11% vs avg
Median Home Value
$173,000
-24% vs avg
Median Age
40.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
264K-2%
Median Income
$75,793+41%
Median Home Value
$173,000+39%
Poverty Rate
11.1%-21%
Unemployment
4.6%-50%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,024/mo
Poverty Rate
11.1% -22% vs avg
Unemployment 4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 31%
Work From Home 12.7%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 83%
African American 7.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Asian 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38.7%
High Blood Pressure
35.5%
Short Sleep Duration
35.2%
Physical Inactivity
22.1%
Binge Drinking
18.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.4%
Current Smoking
13.3%
Diabetes
11.2%
Current Asthma
10.5%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 78.3%
Dental Visit 65.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 6 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
2
★★★
1
★★
1
★
1
Average Rating
2.8/5
Total Hospitals
6
With ER
4
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
ALTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
ANDERSON HOSPITAL
MARYVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER
ALTON · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★☆☆
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
HIGHLAND · Critical Access Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
GATEWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
GRANITE CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Alton Area 6

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Weather Warnings high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee: Flash Flooding and Large Hail Possible

BOM · 1h ago
Weather Alerts

Fog Advisory Issued for Barrie, Collingwood, and Hillsdale

ECCC · 1h ago
Bushfire Alerts

Planned Hazard Reduction Burn Underway Near Belford in Singleton Council Area

NSW RFS · 12h ago
Weather Alerts high

Flood Warning Issued for Thorn Creek in Cook County Through Monday Afternoon

NOAA · 12h ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Lake Erie Waters from The Islands to Willowick

NOAA · 1d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Alton, IL? ▼
Alton, IL has a population of 264,238 people, located in Madison County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Alton? ▼
The median household income in Alton, IL is $75,793 per year. The poverty rate is 11.1%.
What is the median home value in Alton? ▼
The median home value in Alton, IL is $173,000. Median rent is $1,024/month.
What are the top health concerns in Alton? ▼
The top health indicators in Alton include Obesity (38.7%), High Blood Pressure (35.5%), Short Sleep Duration (35.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Alton? ▼
Alton has 6 hospitals with an average rating of 2.8/5 stars. 4 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Alton? ▼
The median age in Alton, IL is 40.2 years. 31% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Alton, IL is located in Madison County, Illinois. With a population of 264K and a median household income of $75,793, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 6 hospitals with an average rating of 2.8/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Alton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Upper Alton, IL 29K Godfrey, IL 18K Wood River, IL 10K Old Jamestown, MO 19K Spanish Lake, MO 20K Florissant, MO 52K Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO 11K Ferguson, MO 21K
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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 (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Madison County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.