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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
32
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-01-15.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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