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East Alton
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
East Alton, Illinois, is a small Midwestern town in the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area known for its friendly atmosphere and easy access to outdoor activities. With local parks, historic sites, and a close-knit community, it's a peaceful spot for those seeking a classic American small-town feel.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
5,786
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.88°, -90.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
54
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,710
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
12.5°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.5°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-24.7°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1079 mm
Internet Speed
396 Mbps
Upload
273 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
8
Parks
4
Transport
67
Walk Score
67
Footways
133.0
Airport
ALN
Distance
6 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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