What are the schools like in St. Augustine, IL?

School district data for St. Augustine is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in St. Augustine?

The median household income in St. Augustine, IL is $48,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in St. Augustine, IL?

St. Augustine has an average high temperature of 30.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.0 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in St. Augustine, IL?

St. Augustine has a violent crime rate of 301.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1754.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is St. Augustine, IL a Good Place to Live?

St. Augustine is a small town of 125 in Illinois, with a median household income of $48,750 and a 5.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: St. Augustine stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether St. Augustine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the St. Augustine metro area.

Metric	St. Augustine, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$56,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

St. Augustine's violent crime rate is 301.8 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

301.8 /100k

Property Crime

1754.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	St. Augustine, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

St. Augustine sees average highs of 30.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation and 24.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	St. Augustine, IL
Average High — January	30.8°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	37.6"
Annual Snowfall	24.0"

Demographics

Metric	St. Augustine, IL	National Avg
Population	125	—
Median Age	54.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Avon, IL 4 mi Abingdon, IL 6 mi London Mills, IL 7 mi Prairie City, IL 8 mi Ellisville, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in St. Augustine

St. Augustine, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61474

St. Augustine vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Augustine, IL affordable or expensive?

St. Augustine has a median home value of $56,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $48,750.

What is the crime rate in St. Augustine, IL?

St. Augustine's violent crime rate is 301.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1754.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in St. Augustine?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is St. Augustine, IL a good place to live?

St. Augustine, IL has a population of 125, a median household income of $48,750, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 St. Augustine?

St. Augustine averages 30.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches with about 24.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in St. Augustine?

St. Augustine, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61474.

What is the population of St. Augustine?

The population of St. Augustine, Illinois is 125 with a median age of 54.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in St. Augustine?

Key numbers for living in St. Augustine: median home $56,400, median household income $48,750, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Augustine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.