East Saint Louis
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
East Saint Louis is a historic city situated on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, just across from St. Louis, Missouri. Known for its industrial roots and lively local culture, the city offers access to unique architecture, regional cuisine, and community events. While challenged by socioeconomic issues, it's a city undergoing gradual renewal.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.62°, -90.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
32
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,745
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
—
Winter Avg
—
Record High
3.4°C
Record Low
-12.2°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1063 mm
Internet Speed
344 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
6
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
242.0
Airport
CPS
Distance
6 km
Explore
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 2025-12-09.
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 2026-01-15.
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: 83/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.