Sign In Register

Oldest Cities in Missouri

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

Best Missouri Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Economy
Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Cheapest Cost of Living
Housing
Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing
Demographics & Education
Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans
Health & Safety
Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality
Quality of Life
Shortest Commute Most Work From Home
Civic & Politics
Most Republican Most Democratic
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations
All Countries  ·  United States  ·  Missouri

Oldest Cities — Missouri

1 Weldon Spring 53.5
2 Sunset Hills 50.2
3 Town and Country 49.8
4 Ladue 48.4
5 Chesterfield 46.9
6 Shrewsbury 46.8
7 Oakville 45.7
8 Wildwood 45.5
9 Ellisville 44.3
10 Bellefontaine Neighbors 44.2
11 Concord 43.5
12 Mehlville 43.3
13 Lake St. Louis 43.2
14 Creve Coeur 43.1
15 Crestwood 42.8
16 Des Peres 42.8
17 Dardenne Prairie 42.7
18 Sappington 42.6
19 Kirkwood 42.5
20 Macon 42.4
21 Ballwin 42.3
22 Aurora 42.3
23 Raytown 42.2
24 Bridgeton 42.1
25 Clinton 42.1
26 Sullivan 41.9
27 Affton 41.7
28 Kearney 41.3
29 Odessa 41.2
30 St. Peters 41.1
31 Washington 41.1
32 Olivette 41.1
33 Cameron 41.0
34 Battlefield 40.8
35 Pacific 40.6
36 Gladstone 40.5
37 Webster Groves 40.3
38 Raymore 40.1
39 Arnold 39.9
40 Old Jamestown 39.7
41 Glendale 39.7
42 Savannah 39.7
43 Kennett 39.5
44 Bonne Terre 39.2
45 Jefferson City 39.1
46 St. Charles 38.9
47 Parkville 38.8
48 St. John 38.7
49 Trenton 38.7
50 Lee's Summit 38.6
51 Manchester 38.5
52 Jennings 38.5
53 Boonville 38.5
54 Valley Park 38.5
55 Richmond 38.5
56 Independence 38.4
57 Hazelwood 38.4
58 Moberly 38.4
59 Hannibal 38.3
60 O'Fallon 38.2
61 Branson 38.2
62 Perryville 38.2
63 University City 38.1
64 Dexter 38.0
65 St. Joseph 37.9
66 Farmington 37.9
67 Harrisonville 37.8
68 Chillicothe 37.7
69 Brentwood 37.7
70 Joplin 37.5
71 Florissant 37.5
72 Eureka 37.5
73 Nevada 37.5
74 Imperial 37.5
75 Liberty 37.3
76 Greenwood 37.3
77 Belton 37.0
78 Sikeston 37.0
79 Wright City 37.0
80 Cottleville 36.9
81 Smithville 36.8
82 Oak Grove 36.8
83 Blue Springs 36.7
84 Poplar Bluff 36.7
85 Murphy 36.7
86 St. Louis 36.6
87 Mexico 36.6
88 Lebanon 36.4
89 Sedalia 36.2
90 St. Ann 36.2
91 Caruthersville 36.2
92 Glasgow Village 36.1
93 Ferguson 36.0
94 Lemay 35.9
95 Nixa 35.8
96 Grain Valley 35.8
97 Carl Junction 35.8
98 Kansas City 35.7
99 Wentzville 35.7
100 Excelsior Springs 35.7

Cities with the oldest median ages in Missouri often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Weldon Spring has a median age of 53.5 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Weldon Spring's residents are over 53.5 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

Browse Rankings by Region

United States — By Region

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

By Country

Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of the Congo Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Netherlands Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe