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East Alton, IL

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Population
5,621
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
432 ft
Median Home Value
$106,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$881/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,815
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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East Alton in context.

OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityAlton, Illinois2.7 miles away · 25,013 residents.

About East Alton

East Alton is a village in Madison County, Illinois, operating as a suburban community within the Greater St. Louis area. Historically serving as a major manufacturing center and headquarters for the Olin Corporation, the residential village of approximately 5,689 is served by East Alton School District Thirteen and Wood River high school districts.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.4rating

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