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What are the crime rate and median income in St. Charles County, Missouri?
FBI reports put St. Charles County at 1.4 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 70% lower than the rate for Missouri (4.7). Median household income is $104,692 and the unemployment rate was 3.3% in August 2026. About 414,535 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in St. Charles County?
Police agencies in St. Charles County reported an average of 597 violent crimes and 3,346 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. The violent rate, 1.4 per 1,000 people, is 70% lower than the Missouri rate (4.7); nationally it is 3.7. Property crime ran at 8.0 per 1,000, against 21.0 statewide. Aggravated assaults make up 76% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 11 homicide deaths a year in the county (2.7 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | St. Charles County | Per 1,000 | Missouri per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 597 | 1.4 | 4.7 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.01 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 101 | 0.24 | 0.49 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 38 | 0.09 | 0.53 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 453 | 1.1 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 3,346 | 8.0 | 21.0 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 264 | 0.63 | 2.7 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,715 | 6.5 | 14.2 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 367 | 0.88 | 4.1 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (8 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in St. Charles County?
Half of households in St. Charles County make more than $104,692 and half make less; across Missouri the midpoint is $70,702. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $320,800 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,370. 3.6% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 9.8%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 8,046 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | St. Charles County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 414,535 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $104,692 | $70,702 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $320,800 | $230,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,370 | $1,033 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 2.9% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 5.2% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 3.6% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 42.7% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 80.5% | 68.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.8 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% | 89.3% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in St. Charles County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, St. Charles County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in St. Charles County: Weldon Spring Quarry/Plant/Pits (Usdoe/Army) and Weldon Spring Former Army Ordnance Works. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 47 high-hazard dams in St. Charles County. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 22 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: New Melle Quarry (90 ft) and Callaway Forks Dam (80 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
15 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 1,102,239 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
St. Charles County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 2, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 3 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 19 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 25 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 3 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in St. Charles County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 12 highway work zones in St. Charles County (all active that day). Roads listed: 370, 40 and MO370W TO MO94. 6 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in St. Charles County?
Federal school lists show 93 public and 32 private schools in the county. 15 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 33 fire or EMS stations and 9 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Edward "ted" And Pat Jones-confluence Point State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in St. Charles County
Gun shops
20 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in St. Charles County (18 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 34 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #287 (St Peters), All Star Pawn Wentzville LLC (Wentzville), Bass Pro Shops Sportman's Warehouse 014 (Saint Charles), C & S Metall-Werkes LTD (St Charles), Crown Guns (Saint Charles), Eagle Armory (O Fallon), Extreme Pawn (Saint Peters), First Capitol Jewelry & Loan (Saint Charles) and 10 more.
Liquor stores
40 liquor stores are on the map in St. Charles County: A-1 Cheapo Depot (O Fallon), A1 Wine & Spirit #9 (Saint Peters), A1 Wine And Spirit #10 (Saint Charles), Als Px Wine & Spirits (Saint Peters), Bakers Wine & Spirits (O Fallon), Cool Spot Liquor (Saint Peters), Copia Management (Saint Charles), Corner Spirits (O Fallon) and 32 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in St. Charles County: Planned Parenthood Great Rivers-St. Peters Health Center (St. Peters).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in St. Charles County?
St. Charles County averaged 597 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.4 per 1,000 residents, 70% lower than the Missouri rate (4.7). The property-crime rate was 8.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in St. Charles County?
$104,692 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $70,702 for Missouri and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Charles County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 8,046 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect St. Charles County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, St. Charles County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in St. Charles County?
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in St. Charles County: Weldon Spring Quarry/Plant/Pits (Usdoe/Army) and Weldon Spring Former Army Ordnance Works.
Is there road construction in St. Charles County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 12 highway work zones in St. Charles County (all active that day). Roads listed: 370, 40 and MO370W TO MO94. 6 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in St. Charles County?
15 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does St. Charles County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County, IL | 4,330 | 1.2 | $93,203 |
| Franklin County | 105,950 | 2.1 | $73,165 |
| Jersey County, IL | 21,274 | 1.3 | $80,361 |
| Lincoln County | 63,057 | 3.5 | $89,278 |
| Madison County, IL | 264,238 | 2.6 | $75,793 |
| St. Louis County | 995,569 | 4.0 | $82,936 |
| Warren County | 37,177 | 1.8 | $81,209 |
Cities in St. Charles County with their own page: O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters.
More: Missouri statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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