State rank#1 of 115
Smallest county995,569 residentsSt. Louis County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 29189
St. Louis County, Missouri
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population995,569
Household income$82,936
Unemployment3.6%
Life expectancy76.3 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
St. Louis County has 995,569 residents and ranks #1 by population among Missouri county equivalents. Median household income is $82,936. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.6%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Missouri
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to St. Louis County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside St. Louis County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $276,800 median home value and $1,209/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $82,936, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
St. Louis County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, uninsured, and primary care access. College attainment is 47.4% and life expectancy is 76.3 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 47.4%, rank #2 of 115 available Missouri counties.
- Uninsured: 7.3%, rank #2 of 115 available Missouri counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 823 residents, rank #3 of 111 available Missouri counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,209/mo, rank #112 of 115; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $276,800, rank #111 of 115; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 3.6%, rank #38 of 115; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Missouri
Rank and range use only counties in Missouri with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$82,936
$82,936; above the state county median of $59,934.
State rank #7 of 115 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$276,800
$276,800; above the state county median of $168,100.
State rank #111 of 115 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,209/mo
$1,209/mo; above the state county median of $767/mo.
State rank #112 of 115 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.6%
3.6%; below the state county median of 3.8%.
State rank #38 of 115 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
47.4%
47.4%; above the state county median of 18.3%.
State rank #2 of 115 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.3 years
76.3 years; above the state county median of 74.7 years.
State rank #19 of 115 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
17.1%
17.1%; below the state county median of 20.2%.
State rank #13 of 115 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7.3%
7.3%; below the state county median of 12.6%.
State rank #2 of 115 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 823 residents
1 per 823 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,914 residents.
State rank #3 of 111 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 261 residents
1 per 261 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,028 residents.
State rank #5 of 111 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
St. Louis County FAQ
Is St. Louis County a good place to live?
St. Louis County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, uninsured, and primary care access. College attainment is 47.4% and life expectancy is 76.3 years.
What should I know before moving to St. Louis County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $276,800 median home value and $1,209/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $82,936, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of St. Louis County?
St. Louis County has 995,569 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for St. Louis County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 29189; the parent state FIPS is 29.
What is the median household income in St. Louis County?
The ACS median household income is $82,936.
How much does housing cost in St. Louis County?
Housing benchmarks are $276,800 median home value and $1,209/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $82,936, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Louis County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.6%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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