Mehlville, Missouri
Among the top 4% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 45% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 13% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 1% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 51% of US places
- top 8% for walkability
- top 9% for airport distance
- bottom 1% for property crime
Mehlville is a mid-size city in Missouri with about 29,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, airport distance, and cost of living. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.6 in
muggy 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 90% of US places
Home Value$195k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$993better than 41% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 43% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.13%better than 42% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.39%better than 29% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.07%better than 35% of US places
Unemployment3.8%better than 51% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.7 in56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall13.8 inbetter than 55% of US places
Sunny Days231 daysbetter than 47% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 25% of US places
Comfortable Days68 daysbetter than 20% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk81.0better than 24% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 45% of US places
School Quality36.4better than 9% of US places
Violent Crime2501/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Property Crime7321/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population29,08995th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.055th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2049th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+671st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.5%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.4%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.5%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.3%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 67% of US places
Walkability11.9/20better than 92% of US places
Airport Distance17 mibetter than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.2%better than 65% of US places
Amenities Nearby57.41better than 42% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 48% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mehlville an affordable place to live?
- Mehlville is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 90% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Mehlville?
- The median home value in Mehlville is $195k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Mehlville?
- Median household income in Mehlville is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Mehlville?
- Median gross rent in Mehlville is $993 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Mehlville safe?
- Mehlville is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2501/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 7321/100k.
- What is the weather like in Mehlville?
- Mehlville averages 79°F in July and 32°F in January, with 43.7 in of annual precipitation and about 231 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Mehlville?
- Public-school quality in Mehlville is below average, scoring better than 9% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Mehlville?
- The average one-way commute in Mehlville is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)