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South Roxana

A village of 2,181 people in Illinois
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Conserved land0.8%12 of 1,436 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves16 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About South Roxana

Village in Illinois, United States
1,891Population
1.6 sq miArea
440 ftElevation

South Roxana, incorporated in March 1967, is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,891 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code62087
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Housing in South Roxana

$93K▼ 0.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical South Roxana home is worth about $93,000, down 0.8% in a year, 69% below the Illinois typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in South Roxana

B−

Safety Grade B-

South Roxana reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 55% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
South Roxana 2.2
Illinois 2.6
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
South Roxana 20.1
Illinois 15.6
U.S. 15.5
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Most working residents leave South Roxana for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Granite City (11%), Edwardsville (9%) and St. Louis (9%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Granite City
11%
Edwardsville
9%
St. Louis, MO
9%
Alton
5%
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Health in South Roxana

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 18% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

17worse than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Anderson HospitalMaryville · 7.8 mi · ER
Sihf Healthcare - Bethalto IIEast Alton · 5.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · part of South Roxana
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for South Roxana · CMS · HRSAHealth in South Roxana →

Natural hazards in South Roxana

65
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes
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Climate in South Roxana

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South Roxana has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 26°Winter
66° / 45°Spring
87° / 67°Summer
68° / 47°Fall
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Nearest: Hartford Public Library DistrictHartford · 2.7 miles · 47 hrs a week
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