Millstadt-il-stlouis, 2004
Millstadt’s story
183 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,229 in 1880, 4,071 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1910 on.
- 1843Millstadt is settled
MillstadtIL
A town of 3,950, settled in 1843.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: MattHucke · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
3,950
2025 Census estimate · −3.5% since 2020
Typical home
$297K
+4.9% in a year
Household income
$91K
median
Median age
47.1
years
Jobs based here
1,281
A commuter town
TownGrade
A−
#218 of 767 in IL
What should you know before moving to Millstadt?
Millstadt's standout: crime is low: it reports less per resident than 95% of U.S. towns. Overall it grades A−, 218th of 767 graded towns in Illinois. Residents are healthier than 79% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. Millstadt’s average trip to work is 21 minutes, against 26 minutes in Illinois’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Millstadt Village Park, 25 acres with 1.1 miles of trail. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 72% of U.S. towns.
What makes Millstadt stand out
Where Millstadt beats most towns.
A commuter town
90% of working residents leave Millstadt for work
Where Millstadt’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,281jobs based in Millstadt
10%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Millstadt grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Illinois), ordered by how far Millstadt is from typical.
SafetyA+Open →HealthMemorial Hospital 7.7 miles awayA−Open →Jobs & income$91K median household incomeB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.3 of 20; 3.6% of households have no car; 0.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →SchoolsBeat 67% of Illinois districts on tests and graduationB+Open →Cost of livingC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 3% conserved landB+Open →History3 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life3.2 library visits per resident; 5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market47 days on market–Open →Who lives here36% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 59 attractions →Cahokia and 57 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Millstadt. Close and well known come first.
Big draw14 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw14 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
13 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
12 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
15 mi LandmarkMonks Mound
14 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Millstadt: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Millstadt, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMillstadt water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Millstadt’s trash rules yet
SchoolsBelleville Township High School District 201Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 1602 districts serve Millstadt; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSt. Clair County ClerkSt. Clair County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6226062260 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Millstadt.
Millstadt sends many workers across the state line to St. Louis, has less no health insurance than most of Illinois and sees little violent crime.
SafetyA+
For safety, Millstadt earns an A+
Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
The property crime rate in Millstadt is 3.3 per 1,000 residents.
95%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Millstadt | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.3 per 1,000 residents | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.3 per 1,000 residents | 1 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Millstadt0.3
Illinois2.6
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Millstadt3.3
Illinois15.6
U.S.15.5
95th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
97th
percentile among IL towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
13
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
#248for trails in IL
| Millstadt | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
2.6%
conserved · 62 of 2,372 acres
2.0 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Millstadt Village Park | 1.1 mi | 25 |
| 2. Millstadt Nature Park | 0.5 mi | 15 |
| 3. Millstadt Primary Center Park | 0.2 mi | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthA−
For health, Millstadt earns an A−
Its widest gap with Illinois is no health insurance: 5.5% of those 18–64 have no health insurance, against 9.9% statewide.
19% of adults binge drink in Millstadt. Millstadt beats the Illinois average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 32% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Millstadt.
79%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Millstadt | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 35% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 33% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 9% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
9 better21 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Millstadt | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 7.6% |
Memorial Hospital
7.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
69th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Most of Millstadt’s workers commute out: the town has 0.6 jobs for each of them
20% of working residents cross a state line to work, St. Louis among the top destinations. The average commute for its 2,012 working residents takes 20.9 minutes, against 27.8 across Illinois.
Most working residents leave Millstadt for work: only 10% work in town. Since 2013, Millstadt has added 319 jobs, to 1,281 in 2023. The top destinations are Belleville (15%), St.
10%work in town
| Millstadt | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 12% | 11% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Millstadt10%
Belleville15%
St. Louis9%
Columbia2%
Swansea2%
14 mi
median commute distance
1,281
jobs based in Millstadt
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 28% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Older than Illinois overall
People 65 and older are 27% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (23% statewide). Millstadt’s median age is 47.1 years. Millstadt has lost 3.5% of its people since 2020, down to 3,950 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
47.1median age · IL 39
| Millstadt | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1 years | 40.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 18% | 22% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 29% | 29% |
MillstadtIllinoisUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma1%
High school26%
Some college24%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate17%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.8 points. Across Illinois, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Millstadt | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.6% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.6% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.4% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.4% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.7% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.1% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0.5% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.8% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.2% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.8% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.7% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 4,000, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Millstadt has four seasons and hot summers
Millstadt has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 24° and about 9 inches of snow falls in a winter.
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–43°
Spring46–67°
Summer67–87°
Fall47–68°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Millstadt
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Millstadt since 1979.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesHeat waves
1
paid flood claims since 1979
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C+
Homes in Millstadt are worth about $297K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Millstadt home is worth about $297,000, up 4.9% in a year, close to the Illinois typical home. 82% of Millstadt households own their home.
$297KZillow home value
| Millstadt | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,150 a month | $1,128 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Millstadt$297K
Illinois$296K
Market temperature
47
days on market
101%
sale-to-list price
+4.9%
value change, 1 year
8
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Millstadt
20pages on Millstadt
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 67% of IL districtsSafetyA+0.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than IL on 9 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$297K typical home · up 4.9% in a yearWork & commuteB+$91K median household income · 1,281 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 62% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Millstadt
Southwestern Illinois CollegeCommunity college · Public · Belleville9.9 mi$3,960 in-state tuitionStevens-The Institute of Business & ArtsUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Saint Louis, MO14 mi$14,332 tuitionHarris-Stowe State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Saint Louis, MO14.6 mi$7,008 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Millstadt residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Illinois.
Famous people from Millstadt
3 notable people were born in Millstadt.
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About Millstadt
Village in Illinois, United States
Millstadt is a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States, located at the crossing of Illinois Routes 163 (locally, "Jefferson Avenue") and 158 (locally, "Washington Avenue"). The village is known for its German heritage, with more than half its people of German descent. The population was 4,071, as of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 617 ft
- ZIP code
- 62260
Millstadt’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Millstadt.
Millstadt TownshipStookey TownshipMillstadt
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millstadt | #218 | A− | C+ | A+ | B+ | A− |
| Millstadt Township | #363 | B+ | C+ | — | B+ | A− |
| Stookey Township | #226 | A− | B | — | B+ | B |
Millstadt Township and Stookey Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Millstadt with a neighbor →
Questions about Millstadt
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Millstadt, IL a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Millstadt grades A− overall, better than 82% of U.S. towns and #218 of 767 in Illinois. It grades A− for health, A+ for safety and B+ for schools.
Is Millstadt, IL expensive?
That is 3.7 years of the area's median household income ($80,196 across the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Millstadt, IL known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Fred J. Kern and William N. Baltz.