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Town and Country, MO 

Town and Country is a city in west St. Louis County, Missouri, United States with a population of 11,640 as of the 2020 census. It is home to Missouri Baptist Medical Center, (locally known as MoBap). Town and Country has the highest median household income ($134,387 in 2009) of any city in Missouri with a population over 10,000 and also has one of the highest median incomes of any city in the United States. The city is included in the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is home to Bellerive Country Club, which hosted the 1965 U.S. Open, the 1992 PGA Championship, and the 2018 PGA Championship.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.68 square miles (30.25 km2), all land. Town and Country was incorporated in 1950 as a village and re-incorporated as a fourth-class city 25 years later.

The 2020 United States census counted 11,640 people, 4,033 households, and 3,333 families in Town and Country. The population density was 1,013.1 inhabitants per square mile (391.2/km2). There were 4,159 housing units at an average density of 362.0 per square mile (139.8/km2). The racial makeup was 77.04% (8,967) white, 2.65% (308) black or African-American, 0.08% (9) Native American or Alaska Native, 10.86% (1,264) Asian, 0.03% (3) Pacific Islander, 1.07% (124) from other races, and 8.29% (965) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.2% (138) of the population.

The public school district for most of Town and Country is the Parkway C-2 School District. Parkway operates Mason Ridge Elementary School in Town and Country. Other portions are in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and the Ladue School District.

Town and Country places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Healthcare facilities Missouri Baptist Medical Center St. Louis and Mercy Hospital St. Louis ensure quality medical care for residents. For fitness enthusiasts, CrossFit Chesterfield provides high-intensity workouts designed to improve overall fitness. The Lodge Des Peres, located nearby, offers a full-service fitness center, aquatic center, and numerous fitness classes. Salon Joli is perfect for those seeking relaxation with its extensive services including massages and facials. Life Time Fitness offers a luxurious fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment, personal training, and a variety of fitness classes. Healing Hands Chiropractic offers chiropractic care and wellness advice.

Top sites in Town and Country, MO are Longview Farm Park, Theodore A. Pappas House - Frank Lloyd Wright, and Myseum.

Population: 11,625 (2024). ZIP codes: 63131, 63017. Area code: 314. Elevation: 607 ft (185 m). Area: 11.68 square miles (30.25 km2).

FAQs

What is the history of Town and Country, MO?

Back then Town and Country was known as Altheim, Missouri. Altheim was a farming town located along Clayton Road between what is now I-270 to the east and Woods Mill to the west. Just to the south along Mason Road was the one-room schoolhouse that served Altheim. To the north on Conway Road was the first post office in the area – housed in the Oge log cabin that has been reconstructed at Drace Park.

Is Town and Country, MO a good place to live?

Town and Country is in St. Louis County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Town and Country offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Town and Country, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Town and Country and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Town and Country are highly rated.

What county is Town and Country, MO?

Town and Country is a city in west St. Louis County, Missouri, United States with a population of 11,640 as of the 2020 census. It is home to Missouri Baptist Medical Center, (locally known as MoBap). Town and Country has the highest median household income ($134,387 in 2009) of any city in Missouri with a population over 10,000 and also has one of the highest median incomes of any city in the United States. 

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Town and Country

Niche

Longview Farm Park

Theodore A. Pappas House - Frank Lloyd Wright

Myseum.

Missouri Baptist Medical Center St. Louis

Mercy Hospital St. Louis

CrossFit Chesterfield

The Lodge Des Peres

Salon Joli

Life Time Fitness

Healing Hands Chiropractic

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