What are the schools like in Roxana, IL?

Roxana is served primarily by Roxana CUSD 1. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Roxana?

The median household income in Roxana, IL is $61,528 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Roxana, IL?

Roxana has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

Roxana, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Roxana, IL affordable or expensive?

Roxana's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Roxana is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $94,400 and the median rent is $929 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Roxana, IL?

Roxana has a violent crime rate of 71.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1069.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Roxana, IL a Good Place to Live?

Roxana is a small town of 1,570 in Illinois, with a median household income of $61,528 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Roxana stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Roxana is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Roxana city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Roxana's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Roxana costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Roxana, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$94,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$929	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,528	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Roxana's violent crime rate is 71.3 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.3 /100k

Property Crime

1069.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Roxana is served primarily by Roxana CUSD 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Roxana, IL	National Avg
School District	Roxana CUSD 1	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Roxana sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 45.8 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Roxana, IL
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.8"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Roxana, IL	National Avg
Population	1,570	—
Median Age	39.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Roxana, IL 2 mi Wood River, IL 3 mi Hartford, IL 3 mi Rosewood Heights, IL 4 mi Edwardsville, IL 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Roxana

Roxana, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62084

Roxana vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roxana, IL affordable or expensive?

Roxana's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Roxana roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $94,400 and median rent is $929/month.

What is the crime rate in Roxana, IL?

Roxana's violent crime rate is 71.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1069.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Roxana?

Public schools in Roxana are operated by Roxana CUSD 1. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Roxana, IL a good place to live?

Roxana, IL has a population of 1,570, a median household income of $61,528, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Roxana?

Roxana averages 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.8 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Roxana?

Roxana, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62084.

What is the population of Roxana?

The population of Roxana, Illinois is 1,570 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Roxana?

Key numbers for living in Roxana: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $94,400, median household income $61,528, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roxana side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.