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

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

What is the median household income in St. Johns?

The median household income in St. Johns, IL is $43,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

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

St. Johns has an average high temperature of 40.4°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.9 inches.

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

Q: Is St. Johns, IL affordable or expensive?

St. Johns's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means St. Johns is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,000 and the median rent is $713 per month.

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

St. Johns has a violent crime rate of 52.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 176.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

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

St. Johns is a small town of 172 in Illinois, with a median household income of $43,125 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: St. Johns stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All St. Johns 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: 90.3

St. Johns's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in St. Johns costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	St. Johns, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$713	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

St. Johns's violent crime rate is 52.6 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

52.6 /100k

Property Crime

176.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	St. Johns, 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	11.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

St. Johns sees average highs of 40.4°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation and 11.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	St. Johns, IL
Average High — January	40.4°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.7"
Annual Snowfall	11.9"

Demographics

Metric	St. Johns, IL	National Avg
Population	172	—
Median Age	45.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Du Quoin, IL 2 mi Pinckneyville, IL 6 mi Dowell, IL 7 mi Tamaroa, IL 7 mi Mulkeytown, IL 8 mi

St. Johns vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Johns, IL affordable or expensive?

St. Johns's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes St. Johns roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $713/month.

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

St. Johns's violent crime rate is 52.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 176.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in St. Johns?

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

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

St. Johns, IL has a population of 172, a median household income of $43,125, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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. Johns?

St. Johns averages 40.4°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches with about 11.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of St. Johns?

The population of St. Johns, Illinois is 172 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in St. Johns: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $43,125, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Johns side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.