At a Glance
Median Income
$42,500
$31,370 per capita
Home Value
$96,000
Zillow: $114,950
Violent Crime
377/100K
2,881/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How St. Louis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Louis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Louis a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Louis residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,370. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,472 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Louis is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,950. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
St. Louis reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,881/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in St. Louis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Louis has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population91
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans82.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$31,370
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$2,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$898
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,000
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$114,950
Housing Units62
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent377/100K
Property2,881/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation945 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute32 min
Broadband46.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Louis was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Shawnee Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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