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Is O'Fallon a Good Place to Live? O'Fallon, Missouri: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
O'Fallon ranks #134 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #63 of 524 smaller cities and #3 of 20 in Missouri. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (95.4%, #29 of 437) and low unemployment (3.1%, #44 of 476), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
O'Fallon by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with O'Fallon's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in O'Fallon?
O'Fallon's cost of living index is 95.1, 5% below the US level of 100 and #439 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,443/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $326,200.
| Measure | O'Fallon | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 95.1#439 of 1,308 | 90.8 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $326,200#597 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,443/mo#678 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3x#182 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 15.7%#84 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is O'Fallon safe?
O'Fallon recorded 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 71% below the US rate of 328 and 77% below Missouri's 418. That ranks #121 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #52 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by O'Fallon Police Department. Property crime runs 530 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | O'Fallon | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 97#121 of 1,085 | 418 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 530#33 of 1,085 | 1,644 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in O'Fallon?
The median household in O'Fallon earns $110,443, 33% above the US figure of $83,163 and 54% above Missouri ($71,589). Unemployment is 3.1% (US 4.3%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | O'Fallon | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $110,443#237 of 1,312 | $71,589 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.1%#131 of 1,058 | 4% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 5.4%#128 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +1%#233 of 1,132 | +0.4% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in O'Fallon?
The median resident of O'Fallon is 38.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 43.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #380 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | O'Fallon | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 38.4 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 43.3%#380 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 81% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are O'Fallon's schools and health?
O'Fallon's 16 public schools graduate 95.4% of students in four years (Missouri 89.8%), with 12.9 students per teacher and $13,460 spent per pupil. 35.9% of adults are obese and 9.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | O'Fallon | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 95.4%#62 of 1,063 | 89.8% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 12.9#163 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $13,460#770 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 35.9%#855 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.8%#359 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 15.9%#390 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 6.5%#197 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 11,496 students are enrolled in O'Fallon's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in O'Fallon?
The average commute in O'Fallon is 25.5 minutes (Missouri 24); 0.1% of workers take transit and 18.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index O'Fallon scores 8.4 of 20 (below average walkable), #956 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 75.6°F and winters 33.3°F, with 44.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | O'Fallon | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 25.5 min#814 of 1,312 | 24 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 3.8%#342 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 75.2% | 74.8% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.1% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 18.1% | 11.8% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.4#956 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39.3 | 21.2 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 44.8 | 24.4 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 55.2 | 33.3 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 67 | 43.8 | 4.7 |
| May | 75.7 | 54.2 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 83.7 | 63.3 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 87.5 | 67.3 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 86.7 | 65.4 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 79.8 | 57 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 68.3 | 45.6 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 55.4 | 34.9 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 44 | 25.9 | 3.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Weldon Spring Nws.
| Measure | O'Fallon | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 55.2°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 75.6°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 33.3°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 44.4 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Weldon Spring Nws.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in O'Fallon?
St. Charles County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 80% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts St. Charles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 70% of US counties.
| Measure | O'Fallon | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 40#354 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 4#645 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.19%#908 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for St. Charles County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, St. Charles County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.017% | 85% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.13% | 84% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0099% | 84% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.012% | 63% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0014% | 39% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does O'Fallon compare with similar-size cities?
O'Fallon is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #63 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 93,801.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Fallon, MOPop. 93,801 | #134 | 67.0 | $110,443 | $1,443/mo | 97 | 25.5 min |
| Asheville, NCPop. 94,535 | #902 | 51.7 | $71,102 | $1,402/mo | 753 | 18.2 min |
| Sandy, UTPop. 94,291 | #350 | 60.9 | $112,176 | $1,777/mo | 221 | 22.7 min |
| Fall River, MAPop. 94,082 | #1084 | 48.2 | $56,673 | $1,155/mo | 768 | 25.8 min |
| Mount Pleasant, SCPop. 93,993 | #225 | 63.8 | $124,755 | $2,159/mo | 132 | 24.9 min |
| Livonia, MIPop. 93,851 | #201 | 64.4 | $98,460 | $1,322/mo | 217 | 24.3 min |
| Erie, PAPop. 93,850 | #850 | 52.5 | $46,113 | $870/mo | 315 | 18.3 min |
| Bellingham, WAPop. 93,438 | #771 | 53.8 | $66,755 | $1,577/mo | 263 | 18.1 min |
| Redding, CAPop. 93,409 | #994 | 50.2 | $70,466 | $1,379/mo | 735 | 16.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does O'Fallon compare with the rest of Missouri?
O'Fallon ranks #3 of the 20 Missouri cities we track, with a score of 67 against Missouri's statewide 51. Its households earn 54% above the Missouri median. Violent crime is 77% below the statewide rate.
| City | Rank in MO | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield, MOPop. 49,574 | #1 | 70.5 | $133,037 | $1,644/mo | 120 |
| Wildwood, MOPop. 35,133 | #2 | 67.6 | $161,060 | $1,661/mo | no data |
| O'Fallon, MOPop. 93,801 | #3 | 67.0 | $110,443 | $1,443/mo | 97 |
| Wentzville, MOPop. 47,061 | #4 | 66.0 | $112,394 | $1,345/mo | 139 |
| Lee's Summit, MOPop. 103,656 | #5 | 65.0 | $102,531 | $1,422/mo | 112 |
| St. Peters, MOPop. 59,092 | #6 | 63.9 | $91,637 | $1,321/mo | 172 |
| University City, MOPop. 34,685 | #7 | 63.2 | $80,694 | $1,319/mo | 319 |
| St. Charles, MOPop. 71,508 | #8 | 63.0 | $85,937 | $1,251/mo | 184 |
| Oakville, MOPop. 35,333 | #9 | 61.4 | $106,362 | $1,091/mo | no data |
| Blue Springs, MOPop. 59,965 | #10 | 61.0 | $88,920 | $1,277/mo | 228 |
| Columbia, MOPop. 128,548 | #11 | 57.8 | $66,498 | $1,097/mo | 359 |
| Florissant, MOPop. 51,773 | #12 | 57.2 | $65,318 | $1,288/mo | 251 |
| Jefferson City, MOPop. 42,488 | #13 | 56.4 | $66,371 | $802/mo | 348 |
| Independence, MOPop. 121,740 | #14 | 50.8 | $60,339 | $1,109/mo | 560 |
| Kansas City, MOPop. 510,612 | #15 | 50.3 | $69,166 | $1,238/mo | 1,376 |
| Cape Girardeau, MOPop. 40,344 | #16 | 49.4 | $55,658 | $876/mo | 467 |
| St. Joseph, MOPop. 71,236 | #17 | 47.8 | $57,956 | $898/mo | 500 |
| Joplin, MOPop. 52,593 | #18 | 47.5 | $52,097 | $962/mo | 559 |
| Springfield, MOPop. 169,954 | #19 | 46.4 | $49,311 | $964/mo | 1,233 |
| St. Louis, MOPop. 288,512 | #20 | 45.0 | $56,160 | $997/mo | 1,230 |
All 20 Missouri cities we track, by overall score. Missouri statewide: median income $71,589, violent crime 417.8 per 100,000.
How is O'Fallon's score calculated?
O'Fallon scores 67 out of 100, #134 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Missouri's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in O'Fallon. Similar-size median 55.5.
73.4 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by O'Fallon's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
96.8 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in O'Fallon. Similar-size median 58.9.
57.4 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in O'Fallon's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
70.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
O'Fallon's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
69.4 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in O'Fallon. Similar-size median 56.1.
78.4 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in O'Fallon. Similar-size median 42.4.
54.4 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in O'Fallon. Similar-size median 50.0.
50.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across O'Fallon's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
38.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
45.3 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: O'Fallon's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories O'Fallon has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in O'Fallon
Is O'Fallon, MO a good place to live?
O'Fallon ranks #134 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #63 of 524 smaller cities and #3 of 20 in Missouri. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (95.4%, #29 of 437) and low unemployment (3.1%, #44 of 476), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in O'Fallon?
O'Fallon's cost of living index is 95.1, 5% below the US level of 100 and #439 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,443/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $326,200.
What is the crime rate in O'Fallon?
O'Fallon recorded 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 71% below the US rate of 328 and 77% below Missouri's 418. That ranks #121 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #52 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by O'Fallon Police Department. Property crime runs 530 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in O'Fallon?
The median household in O'Fallon earns $110,443, 33% above the US figure of $83,163 and 54% above Missouri ($71,589). Unemployment is 3.1% (US 4.3%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in O'Fallon?
Median rent in O'Fallon is $1,443/mo (Census), #678 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 15.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in O'Fallon?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in O'Fallon is $326,200, #597 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in O'Fallon?
O'Fallon's 16 public schools graduate 95.4% of students in four years (Missouri 89.8%), with 12.9 students per teacher and $13,460 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in O'Fallon?
The average commute is 25.5 minutes, #814 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24 minutes across Missouri. 3.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in O'Fallon?
O'Fallon averages 55.2°F over the year, 75.6°F in summer and 33.3°F in winter, with 44.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is O'Fallon walkable?
O'Fallon scores 8.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #956 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is O'Fallon at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts St.
How is the air quality in O'Fallon?
St. Charles County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 80% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Charles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 70% of US counties.
Who lives in O'Fallon?
O'Fallon has 93,801 residents. The median resident of O'Fallon is 38.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 43.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #380 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does O'Fallon compare with the rest of Missouri?
O'Fallon ranks #3 of the 20 Missouri cities we track, with a score of 67 against Missouri's statewide 51. Its households earn 54% above the Missouri median. Violent crime is 77% below the statewide rate.
What cities are similar in size to O'Fallon?
The tracked cities in other states closest to O'Fallon's population of 93,801 are Asheville, NC (#902 overall), Sandy, UT (#350 overall), Fall River, MA (#1084 overall), Mount Pleasant, SC (#225 overall), and Livonia, MI (#201 overall). O'Fallon is #134.