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Cahokia Heights, IL

Cahokia Heights is a city in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. It was founded on May 6, 2021, by the merger of the villages of Cahokia and Alorton and the city of Centreville. On May 6, 2021, Curtis McCall Sr. was sworn in as the city's first mayor, having run unopposed.

The formation of Cahokia Heights was part of a campaign and four-phase plan called "Better Together".

Curtis McCall Sr., Centreville Township Supervisor, led the consolidation efforts. His son Curtis McCall Jr. was mayor (village president) of Cahokia at the time; the mayor (village president) of Alorton, and clerk, and cashier was JoAnne Reed; and the mayor of Centreville was Marius "Mark" Jackson; all were proponents of the merger.

In the first phase of the plan was a March 2020 referendum to merge Alorton and Centreville, into a city named Alcentra, which passed by about 76% in each. The second phase of the plan was another referendum, held in November 2020, for Alorton, Cahokia, and Centreville to merge into a city named Cahokia Heights. The referendum merging the 3 municipalities was approved, 61% to 37%, in the November 3, 2020, election.

The third and fourth phases were advertised as dissolving Centreville Township and the Commonfields of Cahokia district. The referendum to dissolve the Commonfields of Cahokia Public Water District passed with 82% approval in the April 2021 election. In the same election, voters of Cahokia Heights passed referendums to grant home rule to the city, extend the Cahokia Public Library District across the city, and elect McCall Sr. as mayor.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Cahokia Heights. The city is proud to host several healthcare facilities, such as the SIHF Healthcare and Archview Medical Center, providing comprehensive medical services to residents. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Cahokia Heights Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Cahokia Heights, such as the Cahokia Community Park, Benld-Gillespie Bike Trail, and MCT Schoolhouse Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top Sites in Cahokia Heights, IL are Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Cahokia Courthouse, The Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum.

Population: 12,096 (2020). ZIP Code: 62206. Area code: 618. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Area: 10.31 sq mi (26.70 km²).

FAQs

What is the poverty rate in Cahokia Heights, IL?

In 2022, the median household income of Cahokia Heights households was $30,488. Cahokia Heights households made slightly more than East St. Louis households ($28,519) and Cave-In-Rock households ($27,625). However, 35.1% of Cahokia Heights families live in poverty.

Is Cahokia Heights, IL a good place to live?

Cahokia is in St. Clair County. Living in Cahokia offers residents a rural feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Cahokia and residents tend to be liberal.

What is the population of Cahokia Heights, IL?

Cahokia, IL is home to a population of 12.4k people, of which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.563% of Cahokia, IL residents were born outside of the country (70 people). In 2021, there were 2.07 times more Black or African American (non-Hispanic) residents (7.86k people) in Cahokia, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.79k White (Non-Hispanic) and 464 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Cahokia Heights

SIHF Healthcare 

Archview Medical Center

Cahokia Heights Parks and Recreation Department 

Cahokia Community Park

Benld-Gillespie Bike Trail 

MCT Schoolhouse Trail

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Cahokia Courthouse

The Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum

Illinois Demographics

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Data USA

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