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Wentzville, MO

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Wentzville, MO

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 25
Population45,734
Foreign Born0.9%
Population Density2,069people per mi²
Median Age35.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

108/100

8% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Wentzville, Missouri

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$38k
Comfortable $59k$86k
Luxury $158k+$245k+
Elite (Top 5%) $186k+$288k+
Affordability Ratio

129%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
14
Poor
6
Negative
0

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Hospital

10 within 20 miles

0.8mi

Airport

MCI — Kansas City International

209mi

Post Office

USPS — 201 East Allen Street, Wentzville

1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

2 private clubs within 10 miles.

Golf6Nearest 1.6 mi
Camping16Nearest 8.5 mi
Marina5Nearest 9.2 mi
Winery0Nearest 13.2 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range2Nearest 8.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$111k+2.1%
48% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$610k
7% below US avg
College Educated
39.4%
13% above US avg
WFH
16.4%
15% above US avg
Homeownership
84.6%
29% above US avg
Median Home
$303k
7% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 85% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
8.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−35.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−42.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.14 / 1k Residents67% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.07 / 1k Residents67% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−27.2%
Burglary
0.20 / 1k Residents91% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.60 / 1k Residents41% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.56 / 1k Residents81% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+13Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Wentzville, Missouri
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.3% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season195 days275 frost-free
Annual Rainfall51.0"
Elevation623 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
B+
Good272 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,069/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Earthquake, Cold Wave, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 537 mi · coast 580 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$215.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CitySt. Louis302k people are 38 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital72 miJefferson City, MO
Nearest Prison24 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T13:45:13.000Z

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