Jefferson
7.4
High score (8-10)
Jefferson County's south St. Louis suburbs — Arnold, Festus, Herculaneum — have enough population density and commercial infrastructure that social options exist. The county has some outdoor recreation access along the Meramec River corridor. A well-presented outsider here is distinctive against the blue-collar suburban backdrop.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Jefferson County is heavily blue-collar and working-class — the social culture is sports, hunting, and family events. The proximity to the St. Louis metro is the main asset; on its own the county's social options are limited. Arnold and Festus have bars and restaurants but nothing distinctive.
Lower score (below 6)
Jefferson County's working-class culture and early-marriage demographic patterns mean the available pool for an outsider is smaller than the population numbers suggest. The county has some of Missouri's highest meth-related crime rates in the rural southern portions. An outsider finds more social infrastructure here than in rural counties but the ceiling is still low.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Jefferson, Missouri?
$32k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Jefferson, Missouri?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in Jefferson, Missouri?
18% men have degree
What's the average male height in Jefferson, Missouri?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Jefferson, Missouri?
Local women avg 29.2