Spanish Lake, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
18,183 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$614 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$848 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
4
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
5
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Missouri
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 72% of residents leaning left and 24% leaning right.

Liberal (73%) (24%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 31
Feb 2 3 35
Mar 3 1 45
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Larimore Elem
<1 miles, E · 1.4star
Twillman Elem
<1 miles, W · 1star
Southeast Middle
<1 miles, SE · 1star
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Colleges

Elaine Steven Beauty College
4 miles, W · 1star
Saint Louis Christian College
5 miles, W · 1.4star
University of Missouri-St Louis
8 miles, W · 2.3star
Ranken Technical College
10 miles, SW · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Christian Hospital Northeast
2 miles, W · 1.4star
Gateway Regional Medical Center
7 miles, S · 1.4star
Alton Memorial Hospital
8 miles, NE · 2.3star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
78 miles, NE · 1star
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