Established in 1837 and with a population of 5600, the City of Mascoutah is a great place to raise families, build business, and experience the benefits of big city living in a hometown atmosphere.

Mascoutah offers small town feel with modern amenities. Located just of I-64, Mascoutah is in close proximity to St. Louis, Missouri. Mascoutah is easily accessible to St. Louis and Lambert Airport by Metrolink with stations minutes away from town. Mascoutah is home to Mid America Airport which currently flies to Orlando, Florida, and San Juan Puerto Rico.

Mascoutah has some of the first rate public and private schools in the area. The Mascoutah School District has more than 3,000 students. There are two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school located within town. Mascoutah is 15 minutes away from McKendree College and Southwestern Illinois College, and thirty minutes away from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, St. Louis University, and Washington University.

Mascoutah is a growing community and is well positioned for growth. There have been numerous construction projects in the past year that have provided many new homes and businesses in the community.