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St. Charles, MO

Founded 1765St. Charles CountyElev. 165 m
Population
71,048
Median home
$280,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
36
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About St. Charles

With about 71,048 residents, St. Charles is one of Missouri's notable places. St. Charles was founded in 1765 and sits in St. Charles County. The median age is 38.9 and the median household income is $85,522. Homes carry a median value of $280,800, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.5%). Around 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
71,048
Median age
38.9
Median household income
$85,522
Per-capita income
$49,196
Poverty rate
6%
High-school grad or higher
94.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg. commute
21.7 min
Work from home
15.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.5%
Hispanic or Latino6.6%
Black7.7%
Asian3.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts50%
Sales & office19.8%
Service12.5%
Production, transportation & material moving10.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$280,800
Median gross rent
$1,186/mo
Owner-occupied
67.9%
Median year built
1986
Households
30,186
Avg. household size
2.19

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

St. Charles has 36 public schools — 14 elementary, 8 middle, 8 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading63%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGHHighGrades 9–12
FRANCIS HOWELL HIGHHighGrades 9–12
FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGHHighGrades 9–12
LEWIS CLARK CAREER CTR.HighGrades 9–12
Orchard Farm High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
QUEST DAY TREATMENTHighGrades 6–12
ST. CHARLES HIGHHighGrades 9–12
ST. CHARLES WEST HIGHHighGrades 9–12
BARNWELL MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
BRYAN MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
FRANCIS HOWELL MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
HARDIN MIDDLEMiddleGrades 7–8
HOLLENBECK MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime52% below national
St. Charles185
Missouri474
United States386
↑ 35% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime49% below national
St. Charles990
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, St. Charles Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around St. Charles.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · St. Charles County
Strong windVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

St. Charles is in St. Charles County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

St. Charles was founded in 1765 and sits in St. Charles County. Elevation ~165 m.

Map of St. Charles
St. Charles, MO
Where St. Charles is
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Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lindenwood HallMarten-Becker HouseNewbill-McElhiney HouseOld City HallStone RowStumberg, Dr. John H., HouseWatson, Samuel Stewart, HouseAfrican Church
Notable people from St. Charles
Jeanne ShaheenBrad DavisDeAnna PriceR. Budd DwyerPatrick SchulteMark BuehrleJosh HarrellsonBrandon BolligConnie Price-SmithJacob Turner
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Nearby cities
St. Peters (5 mi)Maryland Heights (6 mi)Hazelwood (6 mi)Florissant (10 mi)Chesterfield (10 mi)Creve Coeur (10 mi)

Common questions

St. Charles — frequently asked

What is the population of St. Charles, Missouri?
St. Charles has a population of about 71,048, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in St. Charles?
The median home value in St. Charles is $280,800, and the median gross rent is $1,186/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is St. Charles safe? What is the crime rate?
St. Charles Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 185 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does St. Charles face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates St. Charles County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in St. Charles?
St. Charles has 36 public schools (14 elementary, 8 middle, 8 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in St. Charles?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near St. Charles. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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