East St. Louis, Illinois, in St Clair county, is 7 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Saint Louis metropolitan area.
Soaring to nearly 630-feet, the geyser's height mirrors that of St. Louis' famed Gateway Arch, located directly across the Mississippi River. The center fountain is complemented by four auxiliary fountains, which represent the four rivers that converge in the St. Louis area. The fountain was completed in 1995 at a cost of $4 million. Powered by three 800-horsepower pumps and discharging 8,000 gallons of water per minute at 250 feet per second.
Our area provides a wide variety of recreational amenities. We’re home to Frank Holten State Park, which offers families a great location for picnicking, fishing, boating, and more. The park even houses an excellent 18- hole golf course.
Our residents enjoy quality schools and excellent healthcare. Our city’s very close proximity to the metropolitan area of St. Louis affords us access to great museums, sporting events, various cultural and regional festivals, world class shopping, and more.
You’re invited to enjoy all East St. Louis has to offer!
Housing Cost
With home costs significantly below the national average, Members of our community have the benefit of several different kinds of housing, from starter homes for young families in established neighborhoods, to wonderful older homes and historic properties.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $53,800
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 29,448. East St. Louis covers 14.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 405 feet above sea level.
Weather
East St. Louis, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 88.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 20.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at East St. Louis is 40.33 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 3.97 Inches.
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