Sappington, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,882 Population 2,880/sq mi density
$72,213 Median Income $46,990 per capita
$284,700 Home Value $361,524 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,213 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$284,700 home value, $1,188/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sappington, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,213
4% below
$46,990 per capita
Home Value
$284,700
1% above
Zillow: $361,524
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
2% above
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.0%
51% above
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
13% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Sappington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sappington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
101%
Rent
102%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
151%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sappington a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sappington residents earn a median household income of $72,213 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,990. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sappington is $284,700 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,524. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

51.0% of adults in Sappington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sappington has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,882
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density2,880/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,213
Per Capita$46,990
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty2.3%

Housing

A
Home Value$284,700
Rent$1,188
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$361,524
Housing Units3,328
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity28.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation600 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.0%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.0%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sappington was built in 1967.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (15 miles).
12.9% of the population has a disability.