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Oakville, MO

Oakville is a census-designated place (CDP) in south St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 36,301 at the 2020 census. Oakville is 18 miles south of the city of St. Louis and borders the Mississippi and Meramec rivers; the area is part of "South County" (south St. Louis County).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 30.93 square miles (80.11 km2), of which 15.93 square miles (41.26 km2) is land and 1.80 square miles (4.66 km2) is water.

As of the census of 2010, there were 36,143 people, 13,788 households, and 10,511 families living in the CDP. The population density was 2,268.9 inhabitants per square mile (876.0/km2). There were 14,314 housing units at an average density of 898.6 per square mile (347.0/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.0% White, 0.8% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 13,788 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.8% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the CDP was 43.7 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the CDP was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

Oakville places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Oakville residents have access to quality healthcare services. The presence of medical facilities like SSM Health St. Clare Hospital and Mercy Hospital St. Louis ensure that the community's health needs are well-addressed. The South County YMCA is a prominent hub for fitness and community engagement, offering a range of activities, exercise classes, and wellness programs. American Muscle and Snap Fitness Oakville provide state-of-the-art equipment, personal training, and wellness programs tailored to individual needs. YogaSix St. Louis and Agape Yoga Studio offer a fun and relaxing way to practice yoga.

Top sites in Oakville, MO are The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, Grant's Farm, and Missouri Civil War Museum.

Population: 35,166 (2023). ZIP code: 63129. Area code: 314. Elevation: 564 ft (172 m). Area: 17.67 sq mi (45.77 km2).

FAQs

Is Oakville, MO a good place to live?

Oakville is in St. Louis County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Oakville offers residents a sparse suburban feel; most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Oakville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Oakville are above average.

Is it expensive to live in Oakville, MO?

Oakville, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.9% lower than the U.S. average and 8.8% lower than the average for Missouri. A typical home costs $311,900, which is 7.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.9% more expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oakville costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.2% cheaper than the state average of $950. To live comfortably in Oakville, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $59,760 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What is the crime rate in Oakville, MO?

Oakville's crime rates are 26% lower than the national average. The violent crimes in Oakville are 19% lower than the national average. In Oakville, you have a 1 in 58 chance of becoming a victim of crime. Oakville is safer than 40% of the cities in the United States. Year over year crime in Oakville has decreased by 8%.

Sources

St. Louis County

Wikipedia

Niche

Best Places

Areavibes

The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum

Grant's Farm

Missouri Civil War Museum

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital

Mercy Hospital St. Louis

South County YMCA

American Muscle

Snap Fitness Oakville

YogaSix St. Louis

Agape Yoga Studio

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