St. Jacob: Community & Culture
St. Jacob's civic fabric includes 1 library, 2 cultural organizations.
- 11.4 cultural orgs per 10K residents.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | TRI-TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 6,186,672,133 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 209 SOUTH MAIN STREET, TROY IL 62294 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.2 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 276 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Alton Chapter House
Alton Gas & Electric Power House
Alton Military Prison Site
Alton National Cemetery
Berlemann House
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 2 |
|---|
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF SOUTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTY |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=St. Jacob+IL |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=62294 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=62294 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=62294 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=62294 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 207 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 220 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 93 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 36 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park
James J Eagan Center
Museum of Western Jesuit Missions
White Birch Bay Aquatic Center
Shelley House
George B. Vashon Museum
The Griot Museum of Black History
Laclede's Landing Wax Museum
NBEW-IBEW Museum
National Blues Museum
City Museum
Scott Joplin House
Economy Museum at the St. Louis Fed
Campbell House Museum
Pulitzer Arts Foundation
Attractions (15)
Wood River Museum and Visitor Center
Alton Museum of History and Art
National Great Rivers Museum
Wood River Refinery History Museum
Bethalto Historical Museum
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park
Madison County Historical Museum
Route 66 Museum and Interpretative Center
1820 Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House
Edwardsville Children's Museum
Glen Carbon Heritage Museum
Tri Township Animal Habitat
Museum of Western Jesuit Missions
Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center
Other
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
|---|---|
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 20.18 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 4 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |