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Overland, MO

Overland is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 16,062 at the 2010 census. 

The area south of the King's Road to St. Charles was first settled in the early 1820s, when travelers westward from St. Louis would stop overnight at what became known as "The Overland Park". Daniel Boone constructed a single-room cabin here, near the current location of Lake Sherwood and Wyland Elementary School.

In time, businesses were established and a one-room subscription school, the Buck School, was built in 1846. In 1867, the Ritenour School District was organized. In 1919, the town's name was shortened to "Overland", to avoid postal confusion with the city of Overland Park, Kansas.

The town was incorporated as a fourth-class city in 1939 with a mayoral city council government. In the 1990s, the city voters approved a change to a third-class city. In 2007, the city voted to move to a mayor-council-administrator form of government. Under this structure, the mayor serves as the chief elected official. The city council serves as the legislative body and is empowered to pass ordinances and resolutions it deems necessary for the operation of the city. The city administrator is a full-time employee of the city and executes the day-to-day tasks of operations.

The 1.6-million-square foot six-story Military Personnel Records Center, built in 1956 for the United States Department of Defense, later became part of the National Archives and Records Service in the General Services Administration. On July 12, 1973, a huge fire destroyed an estimated 16 to 18 million personnel files, mostly for the 50 years before 1963. The incident was believed to be the largest single loss of government records in the country's history.

On April 3, 2007, Overland residents voted to recall Mayor Ann Purzner, who had been accused of lying about her career credentials and exceeding her power as mayor. She was temporarily replaced by Alderman Jerry May, and in the August 2007 election, Councilman Mike Schneider was elected mayor.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.38 square miles (11.34 km2), of which 4.36 square miles (11.29 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.

The 2020 United States census counted 15,955 people, 6,351 households, and 3,758 families in Overland. The population density was 3,634.4 per square mile (1,403.3/km2). There were 6,587 housing units at an average density of 1,500.5 per square mile (579.3/km2). The racial makeup was 55.94% (8,926) white, 22.71% (3,624) black or African-American, 0.74% (118) Native American, 3.24% (517) Asian, 0.02% (3) Pacific Islander, 8.74% (1,394) from other races, and 8.61% (1,373) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 16.2% (2,527) of the population.

Overland places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with various facilities and programs dedicated to promoting residents' well-being. The Overland Community Center is a focal point for fitness and recreational activities, offering a wide range of exercise classes, sports leagues, and wellness workshops. Overland is home to several healthcare facilities, including the SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis and Mercy Hospital St. Louis, ensuring that residents have access to comprehensive medical services. Aquarius Wellness Center For Healing Arts offers holistic healing services including massage therapy, acupuncture, and energy work to promote physical and emotional well-being. Explore local gyms and fitness centers such as Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Pole Worx Fitness for access to various exercise equipment and group fitness classes. Zenith Climbing Center offers indoor climbing activities suitable for individuals of all fitness levels, promoting physical strength and agility.
 

The top sites in Overland, MO are Mort Jacobs Park, Missouri Botanical Garden, Saint Louis Zoo, and Forest Park. 
 

Population: 15,616 (2022). Elevation: 198 m. ZIP code: 63114. Area Code: 314. Area: 4.38 square miles (11.34 km2).

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Is Overland, MO a good area?

With a crime rate of 40 per one thousand residents, Overland has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 25. Within Missouri, more than 91% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Overland.

Is Overland, MO a good place to live?

Overland creates plenty of attractions such as Whitecliff Park that allows its citizens to experience nature through different activities like birdwatching or horseback riding throughout the year! Additionally, there are several eateries and retail outlets close by providing something special during their stay. Cost of living, arts & culture, and educated population make Overland a great place to live.

What are the demographics of Overland Missouri?

Overland is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. Overland has a 2024 population of 15,318. Overland is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -3.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,914 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Overland was: White: 55.32%, Black or African American: 22.23%, Other race: 13.29%, Two or more races: 5.28%, Asian: 3.73%, Native American: 0.15%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Overland 

Neighborhood Scout

World Population Review

Best Places

Mort Jacobs Park 

Missouri Botanical Garden 

Saint Louis Zoo 

Forest Park

SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Mercy Hospital St. Louis

Aquarius Wellness Center For Healing Arts

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Pole Worx Fitness

Zenith Climbing Center

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