St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri Overview

St. Louis scores 50.5/100 overall (C+), ranking #14 of 20 cities in Missouri — above the state composite of 49.3. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 90/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 15/100.

Income & Employment in St. Louis

The median household income in St. Louis is $56,245, 13% below the statewide median of $64,811. The local unemployment rate of 4.1% is higher than the state’s 3.2%. Population declined 1.1%.

Safety in St. Louis

At 216.9 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, St. Louis sits meaningfully below the Missouri average of 495 — a 128% lower gap. The property crime rate is 433.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in St. Louis

St. Louis 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 $185,100. Median monthly rent is $978. Renters spend 20.9% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in St. Louis

The adult obesity rate in St. Louis is 36.8%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.2%. Residents report an average of 18.8 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Missouri ranks #35 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in St. Louis

St. Louis has a high school graduation rate of 84.4%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $16,353 per student, well above the national median. The city has 49 public schools serving 16,659 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in St. Louis

St. Louis 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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