Florissant

Florissant, Missouri Overview

Florissant scores 50.9/100 overall (C+), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Missouri — above the state composite of 49.3. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 80/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 15/100.

Income & Employment in Florissant

The median household income in Florissant is $66,344, 2% above the statewide median of $64,811. The local unemployment rate of 3.9% is higher than the state’s 3.2%. Population declined 0.1%.

Safety in Florissant

At 266.4 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Florissant sits meaningfully below the Missouri average of 495 — a 86% lower gap. The property crime rate is 2290.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Florissant

Florissant has a cost of living index of 96.3 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $136,200. Median monthly rent is $1,259. Renters spend 22.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Florissant

The adult obesity rate in Florissant is 35.8%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 12.8%. Residents report an average of 18.6 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Missouri ranks #35 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Florissant

Florissant has a high school graduation rate of 82.6%. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1. Local districts invest $16,592 per student, well above the national median. The city has 28 public schools serving 14,011 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Florissant

Florissant enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 55.3°F. Summers average 74.2°F. Winters average 36.9°F. Annual precipitation is 35.2 inches.

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