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St. Charles, Illinois

       
Total population 32,609 Average January/July temperatures 27.6° / 76.3°
Median home price $ 274,500 Annual Precipitation 40.8 in. /yr.
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St. Charles, Illinois

Nestled in the beautiful Fox River Valley, St. Charles is known as "Pride of the Fox."

Climate
Its location in the valley makes for cool summers.
Cultural Attractions
The St. Charles Heritage Center offers exhibits, programs, and events highlighting the history of the community.
Economy
This city's economy is a mix of retail and manufacturing.
Historical
Before and during the Civil War, a number of Underground Railroad "stations" were located in St. Charles.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 36.39 ° / 18.83 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 87.24 ° / 65.31 °
Precipitation (?) 40.8 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 26 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 64
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 106
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 274,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $73726.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $70096
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 7.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .830 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 39
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 63
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 14
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 155
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 20
Number of libraries within the county (?) 28
Number of museums within the county (?) 36
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 7
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 32,609
Population density (?) 2,479 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 87.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 7,332 people
Education (?) 38 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 41
Number of clinics within the county (?) 99
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 95
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