Chesterfield, MO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 47,402 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Chesterfield is located along the Missouri River, about 25 minutes west of downtown St. Louis.
Cultural Attractions
Chesterfield Commons is known as the longest outdoor strip mall in America. When finished, it will be over 2 million square feet and 1.5 miles long.
Recreation
Faust Park offers visitors recreational activities, as well as educational programming. A historic 19th century village and Thornhill Mansion are on the park grounds.
Historical
Chesterfield emerged from a collection of older communities in the surrounding area, some dating to the early 1880s.
Economy
Chesterfield, one of the wealthiest suburbs in the region, is optimistic about continuing growth of its economy, which nourishes 2,000 businesses employing 30,000 workers.
| Population [details] | 47,402 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 57.9% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 264.48 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 63.20% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 38.88 °F/17.17 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 89.66 °F/66.16 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 43.40 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 51 |
| Cost of living [details] | 90.7 |
| State sales tax | 4.23% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Memphis (243.52 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | LAMBERT-ST LOUIS INTERNATIONAL (12.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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