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Royalton, IL

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Population
1,031
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
390 ft
Median Home Value
$71,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$906/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$59,219
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Royalton

Royalton is a quiet village of around a thousand residents in southern Illinois' Franklin County. Originally established in the mid-1800s as a crossroads stop and later shaped by the area's coal mining boom, the town has settled into a peaceful, slow-paced rhythm. Its modest, affordable homes and unhurried streets give the community a classic, down-to-earth Midwestern feel.

Memorial to the former Dowell Russian Orthodox Church

Daily life here centers on quiet residential living, making it an appealing spot for anyone looking to escape busier suburban areas without feeling completely cut off. A short drive connects residents to nearby hubs like Herrin, Marion, and Carbondale, putting grocery stores, healthcare, dining, and Southern Illinois University within easy reach. It is a simple, close-knit place where you can enjoy low-key country living while keeping regional amenities close at hand.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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