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Wildwood, MO

Wildwood is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is located in the far western portion of the county. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,417. Wildwood is the home of the Al Foster Trail and numerous other trails, parks, and reserves such as Rockwoods Reservation and Babler State Park.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 67.08 square miles (173.74 km2), of which 66.42 square miles (172.03 km2) is land and 0.66 square miles (1.71 km2) is water. Wildwood is bounded to the north by Chesterfield; on the east by Clarkson Valley and Ellisville; to the south by Eureka and Pacific; and on the west by Franklin County.

The 2020 United States census counted 35,417 people, 12,655 households, and 10,730 families in Wildwood. The population density was 531.1 per square mile (205.1/km2). There were 13,043 housing units at an average density of 195.6 per square mile (75.5/km2). The racial makeup was 85.59% (30,314) white, 1.59% (562) black or African-American, 0.15% (52) Native American or Alaska Native, 6.0% (2,124) Asian, 0.02% (7) Pacific Islander, 0.72% (255) from other races, and 5.94% (2,103) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.7% (963) of the population.

Of the 12,655 households, 35.9% had children under the age of 18; 75.3% were married couples living together; 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 12.8% consisted of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.1.

25.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $135,177 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,631) and the median family income was $146,996 (+/- $6,494). Males had a median income of $82,374 (+/- $6,540) versus $42,658 (+/- $3,708) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $61,906 (+/- $3,729). Approximately, 2.0% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those ages 65 or over.

Wildwood places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. For those seeking quality healthcare services, Wildwood is home to Mercy Hospital St. Louis and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis, ensuring residents have access to comprehensive medical care. The city's emphasis on health extends beyond facilities, with organized events and community programs fostering a culture of well-being. For a rejuvenating spa day, visit Elegant Designs Day Spa, offering a variety of spa treatments. Wildwood Yoga & Wellness and Fox Company Yoga offer yoga classes for all skill levels, promoting relaxation and flexibility. For a more structured workout, Anytime Fitness and Alloy Personal Training offer state-of-the-art gym facilities. 
 

Top sites in Wildwood, MO include Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Wildwood Community Park, and Rockwoods Reservation.
 

Population: 34,954 (2022). Elevation: 764 ft (233 m). Area: 66.89 sq mi (173.25 km2). ZIP Code: 63005. Area code: 636.
 

FAQs

What is the average household income in Wildwood, MO?

White-collar workers make up 91.13% of the working population in Wildwood, while blue-collar employees account for 8.87%. There are also 2,300 entrepreneurs in Wildwood (13.02% of the workforce); 12,510 workers employed in private companies (70.82%); and 1,330 people working in governmental institutions (7.53%). The average annual household income in Wildwood is $178,566, while the median household income sits at $140,685 per year.

Is Wildwood, Missouri a nice place to live?

Wildwood is in St. Louis County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Wildwood offers residents a rural feel; most residents own their homes. In Wildwood there are a lot of parks. Residents of Wildwood tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Wildwood are highly rated.

What is the crime rate in Wildwood, MO?

Wildwood has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Wildwood is 1 in 120. Wildwood's crime rate is lower than approximately 57% of Missouri communities. Wildwood has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average. This means that for comparably sized cities all across America, Wildwood is safer than most according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis of FBI crime data.

Sources

City of Wildwood

Wikipedia

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Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

Wildwood Community Park

Rockwoods Reservation

Elegant Designs Day Spa

Wildwood Yoga & Wellness

Fox Company Yoga

Anytime Fitness

Alloy Personal Training

Mercy Hospital St. Louis

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

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