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Lake St. Louis, MO

The City of Lake St. Louis is a planned community situated around two lakes between Interstate 70 and Interstate 64 in western St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 16,707 as of the 2020 US Census. Lake St. Louis is 43 miles from the city of St. Louis.

In January 1961, Ellis Ellerman and Ira Nathan began developing plans for a private resort community, a popular concept in the 1960s in the St. Louis region. The vision was for a weekend resort with a lake large enough for recreation and a location close to St. Louis. Ellerman and Nathan hired engineers to begin the initial planning of the lake and community, and Nathan named the project "Lake St. Louis" in 1961.

Ellerman and Nathan formed Trails Lake Development Corp. in 1962, and by August 31 of that year, 10 lots had already been sold in the project, which was to feature a 625 lake (PD article 8-25-63). Ellerman and Nathan lacked adequate financing and business experience, and they soon found themselves in over their heads on the project. Ellerman and Nathan were soon joined by several other investors to keep the project afloat, including R. T. Crow. The financial troubles continued for Ellerman and Nathan, and The Healey Discount Corp., owned by Crow and the three other investors, foreclosed on Ellerman and Nathan's Trails Lake Development Corp. in June 1966.

The first residents of Lake St. Louis were the Neal family, who moved to an existing home on the property in January 1968. Gene Neal later became a vice president of one of Crow's companies, and his wife Hazel managed the Lake St. Louis Country Club. Son Mike played the "boy" of various mythical families in the development's television and print advertising, and later was a founding member of the community's water ski club.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.72 square miles (22.58 km2), of which 7.91 square miles (20.49 km2) is land and 0.81 square miles (2.10 km2) is water.

Lake St. Louis prioritizes the health and wellness of its community members, boasting modern healthcare facilities like SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis. Fitness enthusiasts can join CrossFit 70, Orangetheory Fitness, or Club Fitness for high-intensity interval training sessions. For a rejuvenating retreat, consider the Lyndell Institute, which hosts activities like the Kid's Yoga Summer Camp. For a more holistic approach, visit Float STL in nearby St. Louis for sensory deprivation tank experiences that help alleviate stress. Massage therapy options abound with Knot Magic Muscle Therapy and Sound Stone Massage Spa providing therapeutic services to enhance relaxation and recovery

Top sites in Lake St. Louis, MN are Zachary's Playground, Boulevard Park, and The Gateway Arch.

Population: 18,661 (2023). ZIP code: 63367. Area code: 636. Elevation: 564 ft (172 m). Area: 8.72 square miles (22.58 km2).

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Is Lake St. Louis, MO a good place to live? 

Lake St. Louis is in St. Charles County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Lake St. Louis offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lake St. Louis there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lake St. Louis and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lake St. Louis are highly rated.

Is Lake St. Louis, MO expensive to live in?

Lake St. Louis, Missouri's cost of living is 5% higher than the national average. The cost of living in any area can vary based on factors such as your career, its average salary, and the real estate market of that area. Lake St. Louis's housing expenses are 16% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 4% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 1% lower than the national average. Lake St. Louis has grocery prices that are 0% lower than the national average. Healthcare in Lake St. Louis is 8% lower than the national average.

What are the demographics of Lake St. Louis, MO?

The 2020 United States census counted 16,707 people, 6,557 households, and 4,819 families in Lake St. Louis. The population density was 1,956.3 per square mile (755.3/km2). There were 6,883 housing units at an average density of 806.0 per square mile (311.2/km2). The racial makeup was 85.85% (14,343) white, 4.33% (724) black or African-American, 0.37% (62) Native American, 2.43% (406) Asian, 0.04% (7) Pacific Islander, 1.07% (179) from other races, and 5.9% (986) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.3% (701) of the population.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Lake St. Louis

Niche

Payscale

Zachary's Playground

Boulevard Park

The Gateway Arch 

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

CrossFit 70

Orangetheory Fitness

Club Fitness

Lyndell Institute

Float STL

Knot Magic Muscle Therapy

Sound Stone Massage Spa

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