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St. Peters, MO

Missouri

St. Peters is a mid-size city in Missouri with a population of 58,200. Residents earn $89,827 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
58,200 Population 2,586/sq mi density
$89,827 Median Income $44,386 per capita
$252,800 Home Value
$1,291 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
164 Violent Crime/100K 2,016 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,827 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$252,800 home value, $1,291/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K (57% below avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,827
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $252,800
10% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 164/100K
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.7%
18% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,291
11% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

How St. Peters Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population58,200
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density2,586/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,827
Per Capita$44,386
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.5%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$252,800
Rent$1,291
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units24,534
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent164/100K
Property2,016/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault112/100K
Burglary166/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Uninsured6.7%
Smoking12.8%
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.7%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.2%
EV Stations19

Is St. Peters a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Peters receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. St. Peters offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Peters is $89,827, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Peters is $252,800, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,291 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in St. Peters is below the national average at 164 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,016 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Peters has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

St. Peters has a population of 58,200 with a density of 2,586 people per square mile. The median age is 41.1 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.8%), with 5.4% Black.

Population

58,200
Total Population
2,586
People / sq mi
41.1yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
22.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Peters vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Peters vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Peters is $89,827, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: St. Peters vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,827
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,386

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.6 min
Drive Alone74.9%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Peters is $252,800, 10% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,291 (11% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$252,800
10% below US avg
Median List Price$330,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$330,000
$/Sq Ft$184
Homes Sold41
Sale-to-List Ratio99.8%
Price Drops25.3%
Inventory75

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,291
11% above US avg
Rent Burden29.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.9%
Housing Units24,534
Median Year Built1988

Property Tax

In St. Peters, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.7% of residents lack health insurance. 12.8% are current smokers. 24.1% report depression. 22.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Peters vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.3%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.8%
9% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity22.8%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress11.5%
Short Sleep40.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Uninsured6.7%
22% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.2%
Dental Visits65.9%

Food & Exercise

St. Peters has a violent crime rate of 164 per 100,000 residents, 57% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,016 per 100,000 (3% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: St. Peters vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent164.4/100K
57% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape27.1/100K
Robbery25.3/100K
Assault112.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,015.8/100K
3% above US avg
Burglary166.2/100K
Theft1,781.0/100K
Vehicle Theft68.6/100K
Arson10.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
St. Peters has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.7 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.7 inches
31% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area22.5 sq mi (58.3 km²)
Population Density2,586/sq mi
Coordinates27.7709°N, 82.6793°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
39.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 94.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.7%
18% above US avg
High School+96.2%
Graduate Degree+13.7%
School Test Score5.51
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,586/sq mi
Total Area22.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.2%
EV Charging Stations19
Alt Fuel Stations20

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.6 min
Drive Alone74.9%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home16.0%

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