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Mascoutah, IL

Mascoutah, IL.

Population: 10,437 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mascoutah, IL is $262,830 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,369/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$262,830

Typical home value

+2.1%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$262,830
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.5%
5-year appreciation
+28.7%
10-year appreciation
+60.3%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$263,424
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$300,000
Median list price
$296,750
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
-1.6%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,369/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,349/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,997/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.7 : 1
Schools include
Mascoutah High School, Mascoutah Middle School, Mascoutah Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
15
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Old American Zinc Plant (21.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 in
Annual snowfall
11.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
149
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
510
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,742
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,508

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (25 mi)
National parks include
Gateway Arch National Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
38
Hospitals include
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER, ALTON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-510 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
40.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,524
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
73.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
71,602
Average weekly wage
$1,097
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
463

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MascoutahState medianUS median
Typical home value$262,830$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$300,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,369/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,524$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Mascoutah, IL?
$262,830.
What is the median sale price in Mascoutah, IL?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mascoutah, IL?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in Mascoutah, IL?
Typical rent: $1,369/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mascoutah, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Mascoutah, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mascoutah, IL. 15 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Mascoutah, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mascoutah, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mascoutah, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mascoutah, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mascoutah, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 15.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mascoutah, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mascoutah, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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