What are the schools like in Staunton, IL?

Staunton is served primarily by Staunton CUSD 6. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Staunton?

The median household income in Staunton, IL is $61,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Staunton, IL?

Staunton has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Staunton, IL affordable or expensive?

Staunton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Staunton is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $125,400 and the median rent is $839 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Staunton is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Staunton, IL a Good Place to Live?

Staunton is a small town of 4,577 in Illinois, with a median household income of $61,250 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Staunton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Staunton 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

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

Metric	Staunton, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$125,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$839	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Staunton is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Staunton is served primarily by Staunton CUSD 6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Staunton, IL	National Avg
School District	Staunton CUSD 6	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Staunton sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 13.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Staunton, IL
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	13.9"

Demographics

Metric	Staunton, IL	National Avg
Population	4,577	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Staunton

Staunton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62088

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Staunton, IL affordable or expensive?

Staunton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Staunton roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $125,400 and median rent is $839/month.

What is the crime rate in Staunton, IL?

Crime data for Staunton is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Staunton?

Public schools in Staunton are operated by Staunton CUSD 6. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Staunton, IL a good place to live?

Staunton, IL has a population of 4,577, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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 Staunton?

Staunton averages 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 13.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Staunton?

Staunton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62088.

What is the population of Staunton?

The population of Staunton, Illinois is 4,577 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Staunton?

Key numbers for living in Staunton: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $125,400, median household income $61,250, schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Staunton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.