St. Charles

IL

Kane County, Illinois

Population 517K |Median income $103,163 |6 hospitals

Population
517,255
Kane County
Median Income
$103,163
+52% vs avg
Median Home Value
$327,000
+44% vs avg
Median Age
38.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
517K-0%
Median Income
$103,163+48%
Median Home Value
$327,000+47%
Poverty Rate
7.9%-29%
Unemployment
4.8%-49%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,453/mo
Poverty Rate
7.9% -44% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 38.1%
Work From Home 15.9%
Public Transit 1.6%

Population

White 58%
African American 5%
Asian 4.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
35.1%
Short Sleep Duration
34.7%
High Blood Pressure
30.4%
Physical Inactivity
23.1%
Binge Drinking
18.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
15%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.6%
Diabetes
11.5%
Current Smoking
11%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 76.2%
Dental Visit 65.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Stroke
3%

Hospitals 6 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
2
★★★★
0
★★★
2
★★
1
★
0
Average Rating
3.6/5
Total Hospitals
6
With ER
5
ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL
ELGIN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE DELNOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
GENEVA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
AURORA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
PRESENCE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
AURORA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ELGIN
ELGIN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — St. Charles 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 St. Charles, IL? ▼
St. Charles, IL has a population of 517,255 people, located in Kane County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in St. Charles? ▼
The median household income in St. Charles, IL is $103,163 per year. The poverty rate is 7.9%.
What is the median home value in St. Charles? ▼
The median home value in St. Charles, IL is $327,000. Median rent is $1,453/month.
What are the top health concerns in St. Charles? ▼
The top health indicators in St. Charles include Obesity (35.1%), Short Sleep Duration (34.7%), High Blood Pressure (30.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in St. Charles? ▼
St. Charles has 6 hospitals with an average rating of 3.6/5 stars. 5 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in St. Charles? ▼
The median age in St. Charles, IL is 38.8 years. 38.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

St. Charles, IL is located in Kane County, Illinois. With a population of 517K and a median household income of $103,163, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 6 hospitals with an average rating of 3.6/5 stars. Safety alerts for the St. Charles area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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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 (Kane 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.